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OY08 OAA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

113,404 mi
Last recorded113,404 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 OAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,404 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 108,991 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 108,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 105,889 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 105,888 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 100,497 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 94,319 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 88,965 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,942 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 75,929 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 75,921 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 67,611 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 58,513 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 46,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 46,584 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 39,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,699 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 28,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,416 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 20,813 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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OY08 OAA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY08 OAA, 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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OY08 OAA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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