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YG08 UXC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,740 mi
Last recorded152,740 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,740 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 148,838 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 148,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 142,692 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 125,939 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 May 2017 125,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 114,423 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 83,217 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2014 61,260 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,988 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,579 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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YG08 UXC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YG08 UXC, 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 UXC registered?

YG08 UXC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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