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KV58 YFS

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,934 mi
Last recorded125,934 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 125,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 112,476 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 112,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak in exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,433 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

complete under car rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 93,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,226 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 88,747 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 81,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 72,721 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 72,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 62,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 58,129 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 54,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 45,523 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked-child seat fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2012 45,523 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r seat belt not checked-child seat fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2011 38,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,840 miles

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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KV58 YFS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KV58 YFS, 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.

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KV58 YFS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2008.

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