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YL08 JGU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,268 mi
Last recorded80,268 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,268 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,377 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 77,905 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,513 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 75,515 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 73,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,817 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 65,148 miles

n/s/f wishbone rear bush slightly worn

Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,081 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,876 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 56,876 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 46,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,467 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,657 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 34,657 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 27,627 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 25,151 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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YL08 JGU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YL08 JGU, 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 YL08 JGU registered?

YL08 JGU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2008.

Is YL08 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 JGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 JGU have outstanding finance?

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