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YG58 BLF

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,763 mi
Last recorded140,763 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 140,763 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joins corroded and protective coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))

General underside corrosion (body, suspension components, subframes, brake pipes etc

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated securing ring detached and boot will eventually become insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light no lens fitted but bulb secure and bright (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working (pre 09/2009

Fail 21 Jan 2026 140,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joins corroded and protective coatings swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Engine undershield loose

Exhaust heatshield loose

General underside corrosion (body, suspension components, subframes, brake pipes etc

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated securing ring detached and boot will eventually become insecure (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner sidewall (225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light no lens fitted but bulb secure and bright (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Reverse lights not working (pre 09/2009

Underside trims loose

Pass 9 Jan 2025 133,070 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,070 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2023 125,196 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 113,911 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 113,911 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 105,453 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 86,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 76,806 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,471 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 70,471 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 67,601 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 65,608 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 65,608 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,788 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,625 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 50,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 50,336 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,883 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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YG58 BLF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BLF, 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 BLF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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