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YY02 HAM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

149,791 mi
Last recorded149,791 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY02 HAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 149,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,706 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 144,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 140,317 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 128,380 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 118,267 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,486 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 113,852 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 98,528 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 81,950 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 70,634 miles

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

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

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

front rear discs corroded badly

Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,434 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YY02 HAM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY02 HAM, 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 YY02 HAM registered?

YY02 HAM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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