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YP08 LZR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,878 mi
Last recorded108,878 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 108,878 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 98,354 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,770 miles

both front tyres worn of on inside edge

front brake discs corroded badly

osr tyre worn uneven

pas pipe corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2016 96,764 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres worn of on inside edge

front brake discs corroded badly

osr tyre worn uneven

pas pipe corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,375 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 83,375 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osf tyre worn badly on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,035 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2013 56,814 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,309 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,268 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 37,140 miles

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

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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YP08 LZR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YP08 LZR, 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 YP08 LZR registered?

YP08 LZR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2008.

Is YP08 LZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 LZR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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