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YL57 KTA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,363 mi
Last recorded125,363 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 KTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 125,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower windscreen cracked in shaded area

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 109,486 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre inner wall cracked / perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 83,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2012 58,213 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2012 55,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,511 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 KTA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol 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 KTA, 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 KTA registered?

YL57 KTA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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