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OY08 YVA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,528 mi
Last recorded52,528 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,528 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 52,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 51,266 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,018 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 37,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 34,395 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 34,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,920 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 32,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 32,007 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 30,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,664 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges - recomend tracking checked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,062 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,695 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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OY08 YVA 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 80%.

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 OY08 YVA, 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 OY08 YVA registered?

OY08 YVA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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