MOT Status
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69,922 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Front chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
rear trailing arm bushes slightly split
rusting in places on suspension
slight damage on screen
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front tyres in poor condition
Offside Rear 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.
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YH08 HGJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YH08 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?
YH08 HGJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is YH08 HGJ safe to buy?
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