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YH08 FKA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,881 mi
Last recorded159,881 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 159,881 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 159,857 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 156,010 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 155,976 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 155,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 151,999 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 145,962 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 145,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 116,934 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 103,934 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,899 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 66,898 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 57,501 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,501 miles

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)

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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YH08 FKA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH08 FKA, 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 YH08 FKA registered?

YH08 FKA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is YH08 FKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH08 FKA shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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