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PY58 DDF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,206 mi
Last recorded129,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY58 DDF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 129,206 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 123,691 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 115,555 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 105,510 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 105,347 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,264 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine light on

Pass 20 Jun 2016 88,504 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jun 2016 88,504 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2015 80,830 miles

no emmsions result

Pass 4 Apr 2014 69,239 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,643 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,643 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 52,457 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 52,457 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)

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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PY58 DDF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PY58 DDF, 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 PY58 DDF registered?

PY58 DDF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is PY58 DDF safe to buy?

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