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YD08 MYA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,695 mi
Last recorded110,695 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 MYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 110,695 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various heat shields loose

various rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,556 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and slightly corroded to the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear and slightly corroded to the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and slightly corroded to the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear and slightly corroded to the swept area (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various rear suspension components are slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 104,041 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 104,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 101,680 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 92,505 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 92,505 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 81,084 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 58,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 58,185 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 47,698 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 47,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,202 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 23,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 23,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 21,115 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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YD08 MYA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YD08 MYA, 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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What year was YD08 MYA registered?

YD08 MYA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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