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SK08 RYH

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,402 mi
Last recorded113,402 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 RYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 113,402 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 108,578 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 108,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 105,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 102,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 99,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 93,802 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 87,171 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,503 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 83,503 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 77,260 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 77,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,675 miles

Front exhaust mount corroded off exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,681 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust front bracket corroded but Exhaust supported

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in tread but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,681 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded but Exhaust supported

Nearside Rear Tyre cracks in tread but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm on inner part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,638 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 50,550 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 50,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 45,130 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 45,130 miles

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

205/55/16

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,786 miles

airbag ligth on

Pass 19 Jan 2011 29,291 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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SK08 RYH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK08 RYH, 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 SK08 RYH registered?

SK08 RYH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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