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LG58 YWB

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,904 mi
Last recorded167,904 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YWB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 167,904 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 158,521 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 149,144 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 149,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 140,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 132,532 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 132,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,677 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 118,677 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play loose on track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 100,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 92,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 82,245 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 82,245 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,866 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight shape loss offside and nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight shape loss offside and nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2012 52,970 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 45,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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LG58 YWB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LG58 YWB, 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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What year was LG58 YWB registered?

LG58 YWB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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