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YE08 YRK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,475 mi
Last recorded117,475 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YRK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,475 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 113,778 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2020 113,778 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,964 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,877 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 92,835 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 87,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Apr 2014 77,157 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 77,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 67,248 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,245 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2012 50,808 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,533 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 YRK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE08 YRK, 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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YE08 YRK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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