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YE08 YRR

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,566 mi
Last recorded137,566 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YRR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 137,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 131,735 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 131,530 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,450 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 124,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,924 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 116,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 114,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,580 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 99,132 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 99,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 83,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,217 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 62,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2016 62,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 46,915 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,903 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 31,249 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,766 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,548 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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YE08 YRR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE08 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

YE08 YRR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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