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YT08 YUU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,165 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,475 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bck bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 68,733 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bck bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 62,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 56,738 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,343 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 15 Mar 2014 43,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 29,869 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 24,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 24,436 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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YT08 YUU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YT08 YUU, 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 YT08 YUU registered?

YT08 YUU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 YUU safe to buy?

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