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BD08 YPL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

79,258 mi
Last recorded79,258 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YPL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,258 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 78,150 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,747 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 75,440 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 75,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 72,561 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 71,187 miles

Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres cracking / deteriorated and low on edge

Pass 14 May 2019 70,056 miles

Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres getting low on edge

Fail 14 May 2019 70,056 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear dog bone bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Rear tyres getting low on edge

Pass 15 May 2018 68,542 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/ cracking

Pass 18 May 2017 66,885 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,198 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 61,686 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 61,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,759 miles

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 55,757 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

two rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,582 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 47,879 miles

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

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

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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BD08 YPL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black 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 BD08 YPL, 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 BD08 YPL registered?

BD08 YPL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BD08 YPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 YPL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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