MOT Status
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176,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside engine mounting deteriorated
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside engine mounting deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear parking brake cable rubbing in to road wheel
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear parking brake cable rubbing in to road wheel
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Central Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light Lamp broken and white tape to cover it (1.2.1e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp broken cover with white tape (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover fitted
under tray fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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YG58 AYH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 YG58 AYH, 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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YG58 AYH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2008.
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