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YR58 ZHL

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,126 mi
Last recorded138,126 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 ZHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 138,126 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 126,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 117,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 115,630 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2016 115,630 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,323 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,323 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,905 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 92,162 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coolant on min

exhaust corroding and outer skins peeling off

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

stone chip to zone a of windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Apr 2014 92,162 miles

coolant on min

exhaust corroding and outer skins peeling off

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating

handbrake high

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slightly

stone chip to zone a of windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,874 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,325 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 59,138 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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YR58 ZHL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YR58 ZHL, 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 YR58 ZHL registered?

YR58 ZHL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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