MOT Status
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88,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to top rack joint corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone rear large bush worn & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))
high leval stop light ? inopp.
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sections of front tyres bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rears (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT57 VYV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 YT57 VYV, 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 YT57 VYV registered?
YT57 VYV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2008.
Is YT57 VYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YT57 VYV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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