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YE08 NBD

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,186 mi
Last recorded162,186 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 NBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 162,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 162,184 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement end of reserve travel (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust system insecure damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 152,235 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 148,827 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 144,591 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 136,113 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement. (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 136,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Advise replacement. (8.1.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both.Advise replacements a s a p. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Advise replacement. (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 122,831 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 109,379 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,126 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 83,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,779 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 NBD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NBD, 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 YE08 NBD registered?

YE08 NBD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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