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LS58 WZY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,541 mi
Last recorded153,541 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS58 WZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 153,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 146,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 138,135 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 130,104 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 121,595 miles

both front tyres right on limit

both rear lat tie bar bushes getting worn

Fail 6 Sep 2018 121,590 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres right on wear bands

both rear lat tie bar bushes getting worn

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,244 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 115,079 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 108,363 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,329 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,533 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,624 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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LS58 WZY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LS58 WZY, 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 LS58 WZY registered?

LS58 WZY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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