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YX08 ZWA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

139,120 mi
Last recorded139,120 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,120 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 129,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 116,877 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 116,873 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 103,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall not reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 89,203 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 81,091 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken away.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 74,049 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,610 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 59,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 52,181 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 52,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 43,569 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 37,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear outer tyre wall slightly perished

offside rear tyre outer tyre wall slightly perished

Pass 28 Mar 2011 29,201 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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.

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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YX08 ZWA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YX08 ZWA, 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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YX08 ZWA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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