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LX08 YKL

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,255 mi
Last recorded99,255 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 YKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 8 Aug 2024 99,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 95,324 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 90,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,675 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 81,453 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 76,957 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,975 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 65,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,290 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 54,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 46,132 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 38,000 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,370 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,502 miles

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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LX08 YKL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LX08 YKL, 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

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What year was LX08 YKL registered?

LX08 YKL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is LX08 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 YKL shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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