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SP08 YVX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,119 mi
Last recorded128,119 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 YVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 128,119 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 124,215 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 124,215 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2015 108,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 1 May 2015 108,647 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 2 May 2014 100,108 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 100,068 miles

silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 90,505 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,505 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 76,326 miles

slight corosion on all 4 brake discs

very slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar droplink

Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,477 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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SP08 YVX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SP08 YVX, 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 SP08 YVX registered?

SP08 YVX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is SP08 YVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP08 YVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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