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YH08 WBX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 WBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 118,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr secondry side light is not working

the high level stop lamp has a few bulbs not working

the rear silencer outer shell is badly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2015 118,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr secondry side light is not working

the high level stop lamp has a few bulbs not working

the rear silencer outer shell is badly corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 98,365 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 95,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 92,417 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,719 miles

Front discs and pads poor

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.

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 WBX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

YH08 WBX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YH08 WBX safe to buy?

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