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YE08 YRS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,838 mi
Last recorded131,838 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YRS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 131,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 115,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 89,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,789 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,840 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 49,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 49,953 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,407 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of round

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,407 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre going out of round

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

Pass 31 May 2012 20,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 7,803 miles

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

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

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 YRS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YE08 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YE08 YRS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is YE08 YRS safe to buy?

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