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BN08 YZG

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,496 mi
Last recorded111,496 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YZG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 111,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 111,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 102,269 miles

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly split.

Fail 11 Apr 2024 102,267 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly split. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 96,508 miles

n/s front top mount bearing noisy but no play

Pass 4 Mar 2022 92,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 92,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 89,018 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 89,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 67,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 63,334 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,154 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2.5-3mm

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,604 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,189 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 18,002 miles

Nearside Front 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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BN08 YZG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 BN08 YZG, 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 BN08 YZG registered?

BN08 YZG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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