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YF58 EJY

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,925 mi
Last recorded131,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 EJY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 131,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,149 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 122,147 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 122,116 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment level keeps changing? (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2017 111,608 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 111,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,660 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 96,492 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 91,045 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 83,866 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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YF58 EJY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF58 EJY, 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 YF58 EJY registered?

YF58 EJY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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