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YG58 LWO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,007 mi
Last recorded121,007 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,007 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 121,006 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper mount detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 114,743 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 109,768 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 109,714 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 101,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,741 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 94,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,016 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 73,633 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 56,179 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,757 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,657 miles

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

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 LWO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LWO, 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

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What year was YG58 LWO registered?

YG58 LWO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is YG58 LWO safe to buy?

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