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AU08 VYG

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,185 mi
Last recorded64,185 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 64,185 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad wearing thin and beginning to crumble on edge (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and beginning to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and beginning to crack in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 60,336 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 60,336 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 56,387 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,372 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 50,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr+osr 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 47,182 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nsr+osr 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 43,493 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2019 43,493 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 39,595 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 39,595 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 34,454 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 32,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 25,560 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 19,632 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 17,376 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,363 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,969 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 9,709 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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AU08 VYG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AU08 VYG, 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 AU08 VYG registered?

AU08 VYG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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