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SK58 YVD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,228 mi
Last recorded122,228 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK58 YVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 122,228 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 114,371 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under the chassis general corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2025 114,371 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under the chassis general corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2024 107,696 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 107,691 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Coolant leak

Fail 12 Dec 2023 107,620 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low projected image is significantly reduced (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

power steering pipe corroded

slight fluctuation on front and rear brakes

Pass 6 Dec 2022 101,174 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,748 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 93,146 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 93,146 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 90,775 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 85,546 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 85,546 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 83,564 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,253 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 15 Aug 2016 77,253 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front brake discs corroded on inner faces

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm piece of metal in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

wipers smear

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working in mirror,lens cracked and damp,connectors are corroded (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm piece of metal in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

wipers smear

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,216 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2013 51,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 35,150 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,346 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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SK58 YVD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SK58 YVD, 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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SK58 YVD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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