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YP58 OCN

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,946 mi
Last recorded137,946 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP58 OCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 137,946 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

steering slightly notchy

Pass 3 Sep 2020 131,047 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 128,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2019 128,785 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 111,577 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 86,910 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 86,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 74,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid empty (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 64,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 64,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2014 63,964 miles

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

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,964 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 28 Nov 2013 52,134 miles

nearside front sill cover slightly insecure

offside front tyre has slightly worn sidewalls and outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 39,698 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 28,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside side skirt loose

offside front tyre heavily cut but not to cord

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges {low air pressure?}

Fail 14 Nov 2011 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside side skirt loose

offside front tyre heavily cut but not to cord

offside front tyre heavily worn on both edges {low air pressure?}

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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YP58 OCN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YP58 OCN, 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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YP58 OCN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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