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YY08 NXE

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,943 mi
Last recorded85,943 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 NXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 85,943 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 77,266 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 72,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 May 2016 72,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 68,025 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 65,062 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,284 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 42,600 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 31,030 miles

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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YY08 NXE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY08 NXE, 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 YY08 NXE registered?

YY08 NXE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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