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YB08 OFU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,437 mi
Last recorded108,437 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 108,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,036 miles

Front Inner cv boots - perished - slight leaking

Nearside Front shock absorber - leaking

Offside Rear Outer side light - inop

Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,176 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 91,623 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 91,623 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 83,885 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,536 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 67,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 63,374 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW JUST LEGAL +O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Fail 26 Jun 2019 63,374 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW JUST LEGAL +O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 59,131 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 53,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 46,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 42,778 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,806 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 36,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 30,671 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 25,117 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 18,134 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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YB08 OFU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel 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 YB08 OFU, 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 YB08 OFU registered?

YB08 OFU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is YB08 OFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB08 OFU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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