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SV58 YKT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

142,727 mi
Last recorded142,727 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YKT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 142,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 139,246 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 139,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 133,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 125,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhast corroded but not blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,816 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,564 miles

offside rear tyre has a small tear in the outer sidewall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 77,090 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 YKT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YKT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SV58 YKT registered?

SV58 YKT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is SV58 YKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV58 YKT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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