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YP08 XBB

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,873 mi
Last recorded99,873 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 XBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 99,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 84,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2017 75,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 68,348 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 68,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,364 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 54,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front and rear number plates not displaying BSAU 145d details or suppliers details

sill covers fitter

Pass 23 May 2013 46,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No postcode or name of supplying outlet on front or rear number plates.No bsau 145d numbers displayed on front or rear number plates

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2012 38,227 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,071 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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 XBB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YP08 XBB, 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 YP08 XBB registered?

YP08 XBB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is YP08 XBB safe to buy?

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