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WG08 YKD

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,030 mi
Last recorded134,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 YKD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 133,222 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 132,886 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 127,715 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 127,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 122,409 miles

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

rear seat belts could not be checked childs seat fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2022 117,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 113,333 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 109,166 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 109,166 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 104,529 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 97,172 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 88,347 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 71,895 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 59,271 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 48,779 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 16 Jan 2012 27,532 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 27,532 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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WG08 YKD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WG08 YKD, 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 WG08 YKD registered?

WG08 YKD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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