MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,743 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust system showing corrosion
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
NS front foglamp not working
Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer skin coming off centre exhaust and rattling on heatshiel
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
NS front foglamp not working
Offside Front Inner CV boot deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer skin coming off centre exhaust and rattling on heatshiel
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre worn inner + outer edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH08 VOC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 VOC, 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 VOC registered?
YH08 VOC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2008.
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