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SP58 RYC

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,483 mi
Last recorded126,483 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,483 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 126,480 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2025 119,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 119,648 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit negitive terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 110,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 104,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 101,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 97,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 97,829 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,863 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,858 miles

Central Brake cable damaged brake cable has broken during test this item could not be seen for assessment as it is restricted to view by fitment of shields (1.1.15 (a))

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

Boot door does not open and must be repaired before retest this is a reason for refusal to test but after discussion with presenter test was completed as far as possible without access to boot and items will be rechecked on return.

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 77,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,425 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 64,425 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 49,209 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 44,002 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 34,904 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 30,069 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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SP58 RYC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP58 RYC, 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 SP58 RYC registered?

SP58 RYC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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