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YG08 EPZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,551 mi
Last recorded94,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 16 May 2026 94,551 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 85,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,416 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 67,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 57,803 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 49,448 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 43,688 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 42,231 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 40,447 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,598 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 35,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,677 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 26,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 23,375 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,071 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 20,224 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 EPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EPZ, 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 EPZ registered?

YG08 EPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2008.

Is YG08 EPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG08 EPZ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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