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YA08 ETD

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 ETD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 82,494 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 82,494 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 77,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 73,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 16 May 2016 65,597 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 53,898 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 46,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 46,418 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 25,792 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 24,851 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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YA08 ETD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA08 ETD, 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 YA08 ETD registered?

YA08 ETD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is YA08 ETD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA08 ETD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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