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YG08 VOP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,020 mi
Last recorded78,020 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,020 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 78,018 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,482 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 67,595 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,636 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 51,315 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,854 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,856 miles

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

engine covers and protective undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

rear exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 31,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,259 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 26,225 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 21,233 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 VOP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VOP, 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 VOP registered?

YG08 VOP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 VOP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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