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YK58 ZSN

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 ZSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,364 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 104,364 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 96,066 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,065 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear silencer outer casing corroded

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 80,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 80,784 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 11 Nov 2015 61,425 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 61,425 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 56,627 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,625 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,982 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,155 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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YK58 ZSN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey 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 YK58 ZSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK58 ZSN registered?

YK58 ZSN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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