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SB08 YPD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,126 mi
Last recorded147,126 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 YPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 147,126 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 147,126 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 134,418 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack is damp

under tray's fitted, obscuring some underside component's

Fail 18 Mar 2019 134,418 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

steering rack is damp

under tray's fitted, obscuring some underside component's

Pass 7 Mar 2018 121,653 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 121,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 110,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,021 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 101,021 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,912 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 89,912 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 74,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,025 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,025 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,466 miles

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 25 May 2011 38,709 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 38,709 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SB08 YPD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SB08 YPD, 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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SB08 YPD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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