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YH58 JXW

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 JXW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 169,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 163,016 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 163,016 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 159,069 miles

Central Exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Mirror lens cracked slightly.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 159,056 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust outer skin corroded.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 148,185 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 148,185 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 140,809 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyre wear on inner edges

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2021 134,262 miles

exhaust center and back box casing deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2021 134,175 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust center and back box casing deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,241 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,240 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2019 121,166 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 97,709 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 97,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 87,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both sides front wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated/split causing slight play in wishbone arms

Pass 23 Jan 2015 80,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,930 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,616 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 64,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,192 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s/r tyre

noises from engine bay unable to view fully

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,752 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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YH58 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YH58 JXW, 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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YH58 JXW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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