2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Diesel · YG58 UXO
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 103,320 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Aug 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
YG58 UXO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2021
- 103,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG58 UXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (YG58 UXO) between September 2011 and April 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
YG58 UXO Mileage History
- 30/09/201140,181 mi
- 24/04/201244,574 mi+4,393 mi
- 27/04/201350,811 mi+6,237 mi
- 26/04/201457,074 mi+6,263 mi
- 02/05/201563,302 mi+6,228 mi
- 02/05/201563,302 mi
- 30/04/201671,191 mi+7,889 mi
- 05/06/201779,806 mi+8,615 mi
- 05/06/201779,813 mi+7 mi
- 28/03/201885,779 mi+5,966 mi
- 19/04/201994,094 mi+8,315 mi
- 12/05/2020100,961 mi+6,867 mi
- 13/05/2020100,961 mi
- 17/04/2021103,320 mi+2,359 mi
- 19/04/2021103,320 mi
Average of roughly 6,610 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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