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LP08 YTE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,368 mi
Last recorded48,368 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 YTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,368 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 48,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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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LP08 YTE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LP08 YTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LP08 YTE?

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What year was LP08 YTE registered?

LP08 YTE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 August 2008.

Is LP08 YTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP08 YTE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LP08 YTE have outstanding finance?

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