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LX58 YCS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,153 mi
Last recorded149,153 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX58 YCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 149,153 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r splash shield damaged /missing

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

small chip in screen

Fail 9 Sep 2019 138,349 miles

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

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn/wearing on inner edge

small chip in screen

Pass 4 Sep 2018 114,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 114,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 30 Aug 2017 99,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 76,180 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 77,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,592 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,302 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 31,461 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders 2.00mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,685 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,390 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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LX58 YCS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX58 YCS, 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 LX58 YCS registered?

LX58 YCS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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