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YE08 FXD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,643 mi
Last recorded131,643 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 FXD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 131,643 miles

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

o/s/f trackrod has slight kink.

o/s/r tyre damaged but not showing cords

Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 117,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 85,684 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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YE08 FXD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE08 FXD, 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 YE08 FXD registered?

YE08 FXD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is YE08 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 FXD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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