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PY08 FHS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,043 mi
Last recorded119,043 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2018 119,043 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,066 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 97,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,619 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 63,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front and rear pads and discs in poor condition.

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

emmisions to clean to print out.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 41,769 miles

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

very slight light cracks in ns/r tyre tread

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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PY08 FHS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 PY08 FHS, 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 PY08 FHS registered?

PY08 FHS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is PY08 FHS safe to buy?

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