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YG58 LWP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,942 mi
Last recorded161,942 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 LWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 161,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 154,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,390 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 144,390 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,760 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s+n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 134,759 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s+n/s (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s+n/s (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,870 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 105,179 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 94,512 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/liped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 94,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement on rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn very close to fabric and both rear tyres on 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/liped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,948 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,635 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,557 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 56,737 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 LWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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