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YC08 EBX

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,794 mi
Last recorded186,794 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 EBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 186,794 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 181,662 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,842 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 174,904 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,232 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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YC08 EBX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YC08 EBX, 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

How do I check the history of YC08 EBX?

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What year was YC08 EBX registered?

YC08 EBX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is YC08 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 EBX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC08 EBX have outstanding finance?

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