MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wear in wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre edge worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wear on tyre inner edge
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wear in wish bone bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre edge worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wear on tyre inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside 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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs badly lipped
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH08 BHL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YH08 BHL, 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 YH08 BHL registered?
YH08 BHL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.
Is YH08 BHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH08 BHL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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