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OE08 NYY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,865 mi
Last recorded133,865 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 NYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 133,865 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 124,134 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2025 124,134 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detatched (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working came on when tapped (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper exhaust shield loose

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,654 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 107,534 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 99,714 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 91,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 60,092 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,706 miles

Engine covers fitted

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)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 26,141 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 26,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 23,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,516 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 21,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 18,869 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres starting to get low on tread

Pass 16 May 2011 15,752 miles

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

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

slight smearing blades

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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OE08 NYY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OE08 NYY, 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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OE08 NYY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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