MOT Status
ValidMileage
79,258 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust rear silencer corroded
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear tyres cracking / deteriorated and low on edge
Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear tyres getting low on edge
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Rear tyres getting low on edge
Both rear tyres cracked/ cracking
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
two rear tyres worn on inner edges
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
two rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 YPL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BD08 YPL, 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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How do I check the history of BD08 YPL?
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What year was BD08 YPL registered?
BD08 YPL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.
Is BD08 YPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD08 YPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BD08 YPL have outstanding finance?
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