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SH08 YMA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,980 mi
Last recorded123,980 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YMA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 123,980 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box cover corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,758 miles

Rear exhaust system back box corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2021 101,490 miles

Rear exhaust back box corroded.

Pass 8 Jun 2020 95,287 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,792 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETIORATED

Fail 21 Aug 2019 91,790 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

EXHAUST SYSTEM DETIORATED

Pass 24 Aug 2018 84,163 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 76,403 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 67,587 miles

exhaust system showing outer skin corrosion on silencer boxes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 58,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 58,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 45,855 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 57,642 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 30,186 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 30,186 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 28,477 miles

Front brake pads 70% worn

O/S/R tyre getting low on inner edge

Slight damage to N/S/F inner wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2012 23,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,506 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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SH08 YMA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SH08 YMA, 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 SH08 YMA registered?

SH08 YMA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is SH08 YMA safe to buy?

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