MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,951 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside undersealed
Lower car has been undersealed
Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge / minor cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Both rear coil springs corroded
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Chips in windscreen
Front coil springs corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight misting of oil from around steering rack gaiter (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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AU08 VYF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 AU08 VYF, 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 AU08 VYF registered?
AU08 VYF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is AU08 VYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU08 VYF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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