MOT Status
ValidMileage
165,828 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking.205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge cracking 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm slight split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
N/S/F Tyre in very poor condition wearing hard on inner edges requires attention.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s f shocker damp
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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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BF08 YYK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BF08 YYK, 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 BF08 YYK registered?
BF08 YYK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2008.
Is BF08 YYK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 YYK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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