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AO08 YNM

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,303 mi
Last recorded116,303 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 YNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 111,251 miles

number plate slightly worn/

Pass 21 Aug 2017 97,308 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 97,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 87,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 87,653 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 69,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,593 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,312 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 46,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO08 YNM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO08 YNM, 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 AO08 YNM registered?

AO08 YNM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 July 2008.

Is AO08 YNM safe to buy?

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