2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YY58 JXR
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 84,969 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,969 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY58 JXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 84,969 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY58 JXR 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 (YY58 JXR) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
YY58 JXR Mileage History
- 02/09/202280,123 mi
- 21/09/202381,384 mi+1,261 mi
- 18/09/202482,814 mi+1,430 mi
- 19/09/202583,961 mi+1,147 mi
- 17/09/202684,969 mi+1,008 mi
Average of roughly 1,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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