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YG08 AKO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

99,585 mi
Last recorded99,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 AKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 99,585 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 96,365 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 91,218 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))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 87,440 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 83,315 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 79,995 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 79,995 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,084 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,823 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 64,134 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 57,607 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,943 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,712 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 28,750 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 17,608 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 9,568 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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YG08 AKO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YG08 AKO, 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 YG08 AKO registered?

YG08 AKO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is YG08 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 AKO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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