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YC08 NRJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,136 mi
Last recorded150,136 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 150,136 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 146,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 140,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 3 Aug 2015 140,735 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre outter wall cut but not to cords

Fail 17 Jul 2014 130,421 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre outter wall cut but not to cords

Fail 29 May 2013 116,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 129,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 121,785 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 106,777 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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YC08 NRJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NRJ, 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 YC08 NRJ registered?

YC08 NRJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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