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GY08 YNF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 YNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 104,045 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,413 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 102,702 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 101,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 100,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 99,591 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,331 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 92,143 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 85,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,478 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,169 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 22,135 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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GY08 YNF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GY08 YNF, 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 GY08 YNF registered?

GY08 YNF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is GY08 YNF safe to buy?

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