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YR58 ZHU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR58 ZHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 100,588 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 100,580 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 90,373 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 90,373 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 85,486 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 85,486 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,807 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,807 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 76,292 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 72,713 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 72,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 68,563 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 64,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air conditioning pipe has a leak at a joint

n/s rear tyre outer wall cut

rear centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,452 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Oct 2012 34,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,511 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 ZHU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YR58 ZHU, 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 YR58 ZHU registered?

YR58 ZHU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 November 2008.

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