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YT58 WVG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,871 mi
Last recorded98,871 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 WVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 98,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 98,871 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 92,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2024 89,964 miles

Genral corrosion under body various suspension parts

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,072 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 88,072 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission both diff oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 85,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 83,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,578 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2020 80,578 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 76,964 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,022 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 74,022 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,150 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre wearing smooth

Pass 13 Jun 2016 69,397 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 66,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,616 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 54,881 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 39,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f headlight bulb fallen out, refit as best as possible and secure but no clip holding bulb in, will require clip.

stone chips in screen, both front tyres getting close to wear bands, both rear tyres on wear bands and very low on inner edges required very soon

Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,039 miles

o/s/f headlight bulb fallen out, refit as best as possible and secure but no clip holding bulb in, will require clip.

stone chips in screen, both front tyres getting close to wear bands, both rear tyres on wear bands and very low on inner edges required very soon

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 WVG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YT58 WVG, 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 WVG registered?

YT58 WVG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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