2008 Volvo S40 2.0L Diesel · YG58 YCY
2008 Volvo S40 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 112,096 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG58 YCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/02/2025
- 112,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG58 YCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (YG58 YCY) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YG58 YCY Mileage History
- 13/02/202395,528 mi
- 15/02/202395,550 mi+22 mi
- 03/02/2024102,041 mi+6,491 mi
- 05/02/2024102,041 mi
- 21/02/2025112,096 mi+10,055 mi
Average of roughly 8,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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