MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,567 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body surface rust in places front to rear
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
under body surface rust in places front to rear
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed
advise various chips across windscreen
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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YS08 FWT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YS08 FWT, 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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How do I check the history of YS08 FWT?
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What year was YS08 FWT registered?
YS08 FWT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2008.
Is YS08 FWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YS08 FWT shows 18 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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