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YD08 OVZ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

233,616 mi
Last recorded233,616 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 OVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 233,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 233,438 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and badly warn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit and badly warn at inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

items moved from boot in order to carry out inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2021 212,637 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Offside Front inner cv boot leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2021 212,637 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside front steering arm slight play

Offside Front inner cv boot leaking

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 186,380 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 163,431 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 124,964 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 124,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,942 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,430 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 63,837 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing + wearing close to limit unevenly on inner edges

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,785 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 40,524 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 35,060 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 25,750 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 OVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YD08 OVZ, 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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YD08 OVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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