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YG08 UTU

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,394 mi
Last recorded121,394 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 UTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 121,394 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cause being petrol leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Fuel pipe leaking at exhaust (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie onto cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 109,795 miles

air intake hose split between air box and air flow meter

freed off o\s rear handbrake caliper arm and cable for test ,but really needs new caliper and cable to be right

Fail 22 Nov 2024 109,795 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

air intake hose split between air box and air flow meter

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,567 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 96,927 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,642 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 84,175 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 69,417 miles

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

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

smell of petrol but no obviousleaks

Pass 17 Nov 2020 60,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Traed at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 56,198 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Traed at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread at 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 52,160 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,160 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x1 (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both inop (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 48,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 48,491 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,172 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 48,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 44,312 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 28 Nov 2013 37,655 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 37,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,975 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 27,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 23,312 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 23,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

n/s/r tyre slight lump in sidewall

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 UTU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

YG08 UTU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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