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YH08 JWX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

172,474 mi
Last recorded172,474 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 JWX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 172,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 145,449 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 120,565 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,565 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 98,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 73,058 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,254 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 24,741 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 15,444 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,256 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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YH08 JWX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 JWX, 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 YH08 JWX registered?

YH08 JWX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 JWX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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