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WN58 YLX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,261 mi
Last recorded60,261 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN58 YLX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 60,261 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 60,181 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 55,577 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 50,768 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 50,731 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 41,456 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 33,510 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside & Offside Front Brake Pads wearing low on (inner) side

Fail 19 Aug 2021 33,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 32,103 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 30,480 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 30,480 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 29,160 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,107 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 27,132 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,638 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 22,811 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 20,948 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 18,134 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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WN58 YLX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WN58 YLX, 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 WN58 YLX registered?

WN58 YLX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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