MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SB08 YPD registered?
SB08 YPD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2008.
Is SB08 YPD safe to buy?
The MOT history for SB08 YPD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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