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YG58 UWM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,474 mi
Last recorded183,474 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 UWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 183,474 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 179,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 172,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 163,977 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 156,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 149,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 143,072 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 135,888 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 128,082 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 116,164 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 116,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UWM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UWM, 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 UWM registered?

YG58 UWM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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