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YD58 NXL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,848 mi
Last recorded98,848 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 NXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 98,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 91,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,331 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 87,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 81,813 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 81,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 75,752 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Jun 2019 67,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,250 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 56,250 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,380 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,380 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,924 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 38,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,271 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested, child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 12,131 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 12,131 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YD58 NXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD58 NXL, 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 YD58 NXL registered?

YD58 NXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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