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SP58 YMT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,622 mi
Last recorded108,622 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 YMT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,622 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 108,622 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 108,497 miles

All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Fail 18 Jul 2024 108,497 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,007 miles

All steering & suspension shows general surface corrosion

Exhaust corroding

Front suspension coil springs corroding

Nearside front tyre worn to 1.6mm limit

Power steering pipes corroding

Rear suspension coil springs corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,114 miles

Exhaust corroding

Nearside front tyre worn close to wear markers

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2021 85,347 miles

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipes corroding

Fail 14 Jul 2021 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust corroded

Power steering pipes corroding

Pass 17 Jun 2020 77,449 miles

Exhaust corroded & front bracket mount broken - System still secure

Handbrake has travel - Just meets criteria

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Jun 2019 70,915 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 70,915 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 64,908 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 64,908 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

boot lid not opening

Pass 17 Jun 2017 58,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 51,162 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

corrosion spots to underside, brake & suspension components

covers & trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,079 miles

Child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 18 Jun 2015 46,079 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to centre rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear has a cut, NOT in excess of the requirements BUT STILL deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 9 May 2014 41,502 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 41,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Mar 2013 39,508 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 36,488 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 YMT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YMT, 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 YMT registered?

SP58 YMT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 October 2008.

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