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YS08 FVV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,241 mi
Last recorded106,241 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,241 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 106,240 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket at flexi insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 102,888 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 102,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 97,181 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,547 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,252 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 69,443 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 50,986 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 50,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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YS08 FVV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YS08 FVV, 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 YS08 FVV registered?

YS08 FVV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

Is YS08 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS08 FVV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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