MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,730 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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))
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
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
both indicators slightly discoloured
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both indicators slightly discoloured
Engine covers fitted to vehicle
Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge
Offside front tyre Badly worn on inner edge
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
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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