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YG08 AKP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,475 mi
Last recorded172,475 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 AKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 172,475 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread ()

Fail 7 Apr 2026 172,474 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below limit and outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in central tread ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 167,230 miles

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 25 Jun 2024 167,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 159,723 miles

Central Rear seat belt not tested, seat down

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, seat is down

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 159,530 miles

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

Central Rear seat belt not tested, seat down

Central brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested, seat is down

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 159,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 149,317 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 138,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 131,943 miles

exhaust hangers corroded

front brake disc and pads wearing low

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 131,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

front brake disc and pads wearing low

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 127,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,113 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 114,633 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 102,338 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust poor condition

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,443 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,392 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 50,397 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 50,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,407 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 AKP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YG08 AKP, 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 YG08 AKP registered?

YG08 AKP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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