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WU58 YTS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,123 mi
Last recorded111,123 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU58 YTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 111,123 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,190 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 109,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 105,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 105,059 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge. 215/45 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Both rear tyres have very heavy wear on inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 22 Mar 2018 99,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

cut in offside rear tyre but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 4 Mar 2017 92,448 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2017 92,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2016 77,431 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2015 64,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 52,939 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 46,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 46,225 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 38,039 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 38,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 33,561 miles

Front brake disc's corroded

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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WU58 YTS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WU58 YTS, 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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WU58 YTS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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