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YB08 OGA

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,977 mi
Last recorded49,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 May 2012 49,977 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 40,447 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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YB08 OGA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YB08 OGA, 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 YB08 OGA registered?

YB08 OGA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is YB08 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OGA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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