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YD08 OVF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,189 mi
Last recorded96,189 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 96,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer wall started to persih and crack mark (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector outer casing damage 50%

Fail 11 Apr 2023 95,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 90,819 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 90,819 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,342 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,607 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity 1 off 2 bulbs working (4.2.3 (b) (i))

exhaust box corroding

Pass 10 May 2018 68,228 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 5 May 2018 68,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2017 62,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 62,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 56,881 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 53,360 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 53,360 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 47,728 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 40,409 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 34,461 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 28,914 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 OVF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OVF, 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 OVF registered?

YD08 OVF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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