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SC08 YDJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

106,365 mi
Last recorded106,365 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 YDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2025 101,338 miles

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

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2025 101,337 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2024 96,359 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2023 91,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 87,098 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 80,426 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 76,114 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 74,862 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 74,861 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust support corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 71,287 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,466 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 67,111 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 64,614 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,640 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 52,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,446 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)

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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SC08 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC08 YDJ, 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 SC08 YDJ registered?

SC08 YDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 August 2008.

Is SC08 YDJ safe to buy?

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