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VN08 JYD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,324 mi
Last recorded125,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 JYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 125,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 125,324 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 121,510 miles

Boot not opening

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 119,312 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 117,236 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 23 Sep 2022 117,236 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 114,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 114,986 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 111,547 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 107,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

body damage

Pass 28 Jun 2018 100,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Rear body damage

Fail 27 Jun 2018 100,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body damage

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

Offside Rear body damage

Pass 10 Jul 2017 92,896 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 92,535 miles

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 25 Apr 2016 87,892 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 87,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,777 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 46,929 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 38,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,902 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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VN08 JYD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol 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 VN08 JYD, 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 VN08 JYD registered?

VN08 JYD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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