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YS08 LLG

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,886 mi
Last recorded121,886 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 121,886 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 30 Apr 2022 112,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2021 106,344 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 105,337 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2020 105,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 May 2019 103,051 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 99,372 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,180 miles

Rear advise travel on hand brake

Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,180 miles

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear advise travel on hand brake

Pass 7 May 2016 93,207 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 92,917 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release does not lock (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 82,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 72,206 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 72,206 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,989 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 36,630 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LLG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LLG, 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 YS08 LLG registered?

YS08 LLG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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