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YS08 LLO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,240 mi
Last recorded107,240 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 LLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 107,240 miles

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,498 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 90,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,154 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 30 May 2014 85,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 82,062 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 82,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 64,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,042 miles

nearside front tyre is on 2 mm and wearing on onner edge

offside front tyre is on 1,6mm and wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 48,042 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is on 2 mm and wearing on onner edge

offside front tyre is on 1,6mm and wearing on inner 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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YS08 LLO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LLO, 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 LLO registered?

YS08 LLO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is YS08 LLO safe to buy?

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