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WV08 LYY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,428 mi
Last recorded104,428 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,428 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 82,682 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,682 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper spring (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 64,226 miles

exhaust silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,256 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 54,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 45,827 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,827 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 37,238 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 29,220 miles

both rear tyres getting low

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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WV08 LYY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV08 LYY, 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 WV08 LYY registered?

WV08 LYY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WV08 LYY safe to buy?

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