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GY58 LYW

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,353 mi
Last recorded116,353 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 LYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 116,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 107,617 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 93,698 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 93,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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GY58 LYW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 77,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY58 LYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY58 LYW registered?

GY58 LYW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is GY58 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY58 LYW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY58 LYW have outstanding finance?

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