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YB08 VUO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,519 mi
Last recorded138,519 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 VUO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 138,519 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded small leak at seam 1x mounting point insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear boot floor corroded

Rear heat shields insecure at 1x fixing near fuel tank ok at moment

Pass 18 Nov 2024 135,198 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 135,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (adjusters broken) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Wont adjust (adjuster broken) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,944 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 116,235 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 104,346 miles

both rear coil spring rusty

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 92,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2019 89,069 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 89,069 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 84,962 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,190 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 66,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 60,290 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 47,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,904 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 30,561 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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YB08 VUO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YB08 VUO, 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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YB08 VUO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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