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YC08 YGV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 75,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 70,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,789 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 69,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 67,233 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 63,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 61,258 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2018 57,559 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Fail 7 Aug 2018 57,556 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,216 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,037 miles

Front panel damaged trays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 49,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 44,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Some accident dammage at front of vehicle

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 38,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 33,350 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 27,434 miles

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

front pads have about 5000 miles left

Pass 25 Jul 2011 21,349 miles

front pads 3/4 worn

Fail 22 Jul 2011 21,349 miles

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

front pads 3/4 worn

Pass 5 Apr 2011 19,586 miles

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

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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YC08 YGV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC08 YGV, 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 YC08 YGV registered?

YC08 YGV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YC08 YGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 YGV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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