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YH58 YPA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,639 mi
Last recorded111,639 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH58 YPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,639 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 101,122 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 90,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 90,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,523 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 80,523 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 77,100 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 63,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 50,564 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 46,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to tail gate

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,947 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 34,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 YPA 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 64.3%.

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 YPA, 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 YH58 YPA registered?

YH58 YPA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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