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SV58 YKS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,730 mi
Last recorded157,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 157,730 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 155,017 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens - broken/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted, corroded, and worn - almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

suspension components - front and rear - corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 155,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - deteriorated/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong ?? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush - deteriorated/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding cannot be turned by hand at all (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and blistered - 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge and blistered - 205/50/r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens - broken/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - pitted, corroded, and worn - almost too excess (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel - park brake lever

suspension components - front and rear - corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,918 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 148,918 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 144,419 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 144,406 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 27 Jan 2018 139,550 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

both rear tyre wearing unevenly to inner edges

offside front tyre wearing to inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 2.0mm

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Feb 2017 131,158 miles

both indicators slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Feb 2017 131,158 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,293 miles

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre Badly worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2016 120,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted to vehicle

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre Badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,393 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 109,393 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,547 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 91,935 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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SV58 YKS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SV58 YKS, 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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SV58 YKS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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