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YT58 SVN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,880 mi
Last recorded186,880 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 SVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 186,880 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 186,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 176,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 176,946 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 174,476 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,387 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 146,598 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 137,979 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 128,453 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 128,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 122,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 118,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 118,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 111,806 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 107,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 101,242 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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YT58 SVN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YT58 SVN, 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 YT58 SVN registered?

YT58 SVN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is YT58 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT58 SVN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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