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YG58 OPY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 57,812 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% weak light output (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Front tyre has slight distortion across tread

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin also wheel binding slightly (3.5.1g)

battery has movement in plastic holder advise correct battery clamp

Pass 7 Jun 2017 55,084 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,370 miles

NSF - Tyre Heavily Worn On Inside Edge

OSF Tyre Heavily Tacked On Inside Edge

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,337 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

NSF - Tyre Heavily Worn On Inside Edge

OSF Tyre Heavily Tacked On Inside Edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 32,957 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 32,790 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 19,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,940 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2011 8,424 miles

Nsf tyre wearing thin on inner and outer tread

Osf tyre wearing thin on inner and outer tread

Undertrays fitted engine and sill 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 OPY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OPY, 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 OPY registered?

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

Is YG58 OPY safe to buy?

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