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YB08 VUJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,769 mi
Last recorded116,769 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 95,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,892 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 70,835 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 66,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 2 Feb 2018 66,226 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,580 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 43,774 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 22,743 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 22,739 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 25 May 2011 20,410 miles

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

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

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 VUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VUJ, 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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YB08 VUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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