MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing + lots of small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear brake sticking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear brake sticking
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
YD08 OVM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YD08 OVM, 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
How do I check the history of YD08 OVM?
You can check the full history of YD08 OVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was YD08 OVM registered?
YD08 OVM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.
Is YD08 OVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD08 OVM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YD08 OVM have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YD08 OVM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.