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AM08 NYY

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 95,027 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 95,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 91,270 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 87,483 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 87,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 83,151 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 83,151 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 78,891 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,698 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 72,769 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

front tyres worn on edges and worn close to legal limit

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2018 65,649 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs and pads look quite worn.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Fail 30 Mar 2018 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Has lost amber colouration. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

Front brake discs and pads look quite worn.

Rear bushes in front suspension arms are deteriorating.

Pass 18 May 2017 64,166 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2016 61,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 56,619 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 46,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jun 2013 36,060 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,617 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,748 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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AM08 NYY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AM08 NYY, 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 AM08 NYY registered?

AM08 NYY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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