MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inside edge (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oversills fitted
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Semaphore indicator switch faulty offside no reading (1.4.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inside edge (4.1.E.1)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oversills fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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YX08 XXF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YX08 XXF, 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 YX08 XXF registered?
YX08 XXF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.
Is YX08 XXF safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX08 XXF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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