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YG08 USX

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,040 mi
Last recorded78,040 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 USX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 78,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 71,459 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,459 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 63,676 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 63,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded and snapped (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 58,133 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 57,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine hunting on tick over

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroded

exhaust flexi worn

n/s/r tyre cracked , split and worn low

rear pads worn low

wishbone rear bushes worn and have movement

Pass 25 Oct 2014 51,682 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

o/s head lamp pattern weak

power steering resovoir damp with oil

Pass 1 Nov 2013 46,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyrte worn on edge

rear brake discs lipped

Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,216 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped pads wearing low

kerb damage on alloys and tyres sidewalls

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyrte worn on edge

rear brake discs lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,082 miles

nail in n s r tyre

o s r tyre cracking bad /nail in tread and wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,805 miles

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

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

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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YG08 USX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG08 USX, 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 YG08 USX registered?

YG08 USX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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