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YG58 LVE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

173,577 mi
Last recorded173,577 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 173,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 165,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 157,184 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outter edges

Pass 8 Feb 2021 148,097 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 139,687 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2020 139,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 131,737 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 128,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 122,943 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 ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,942 miles

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

Offside Rear cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2015 113,653 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 108,511 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,200 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,637 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 LVE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YG58 LVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YG58 LVE?

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What year was YG58 LVE registered?

YG58 LVE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is YG58 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 LVE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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