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YA08 LMK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,701 mi
Last recorded123,701 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 LMK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 123,701 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 115,863 miles

Offside Rear wheel damaged but not causing damage to tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti skid warning lamp on (abs warning lamp working normally)

Fail 14 Dec 2019 115,717 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel damaged but not causing damage to tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

anti skid warning lamp on (abs warning lamp working normally)

Pass 6 Dec 2018 101,372 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,741 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 83,792 miles

front number plate cracked around fixing screw

near side front tyre outer wall cut and stuck back with glue

near side rear, secondary side light or DLR bulb not working

Pass 3 Jul 2015 80,491 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jun 2015 80,491 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

All brake discs slightly worn

Fail 16 Jul 2014 66,704 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has inner edge wear

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 66,704 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Near side rear tyre has inner edge wear

Rear brake pads apear half worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 48,944 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Near side rear tyre has minor inner edge wear

Slight play in both steering rack side arms

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,484 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 23,640 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 23,640 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 LMK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA08 LMK, 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 LMK registered?

YA08 LMK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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