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YB08 OUS

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,948 mi
Last recorded110,948 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OUS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 110,948 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 110,944 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2021 101,902 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,732 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 95,732 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 88,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 81,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,913 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 68,640 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 60,922 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 56,385 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,385 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,903 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,776 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 28,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,317 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 OUS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

YB08 OUS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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