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YE08 MZX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,213 mi
Last recorded160,213 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 MZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 160,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 153,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 150,290 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 146,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 146,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,557 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 141,352 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster on back of headlamp inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Manual adjuster on back of headlamp inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides. (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,692 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 135,663 miles

Both console bushes has slight play

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And outer wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 131,467 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 131,397 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective steering track rod end loose going onto tie rod arm (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 126,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 119,538 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2016 119,538 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 113,608 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust box very rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 107,489 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2014 107,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,655 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,007 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 50,902 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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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YE08 MZX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 YE08 MZX, 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 YE08 MZX registered?

YE08 MZX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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