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YG58 OPX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 89,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 84,057 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 83,134 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 83,134 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 57,826 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 42,851 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 42,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2015 34,450 miles

lower arm suspension bushes worn and split

o/s/f tyre uneven wear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 18,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 18,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2011 14,053 miles

Nsf tyre bald on inner . 2mm tread

Osf tyre bald on inner . 3mm tread

Undertrays fitted engine and sills not allowing full inspection

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 OPX 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 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 OPX, 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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What year was YG58 OPX registered?

YG58 OPX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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