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B8 YNB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YNB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 62,459 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside & Offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 60,395 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 58,590 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,728 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,914 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Jan 2022 55,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2021 55,412 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2020 55,057 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f headlight dip beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,967 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,515 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 50,105 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 47,902 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 46,209 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,088 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,764 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 39,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,022 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,426 miles

All brake pads worn to aprox' 5mm.

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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B8 YNB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B8 YNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 YNB registered?

B8 YNB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is B8 YNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 YNB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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