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YL57 FBE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 98,908 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,718 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 78,514 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing badly on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 57,846 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,163 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,428 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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YL57 FBE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YL57 FBE, 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 YL57 FBE registered?

YL57 FBE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is YL57 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL57 FBE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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