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YH08 SVN

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,380 mi
Last recorded128,380 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 SVN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 128,380 miles

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

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

boot not opening

handbrake travel

scratch to screen

Fail 7 Oct 2025 128,376 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

boot not opening

handbrake travel

scratch to screen

Pass 3 Oct 2024 127,433 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 127,433 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 126,106 miles

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

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 124,237 miles

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroding and damaged

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

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

scratches to screen

Fail 10 Oct 2022 124,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure front exhaust hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexy pipe corroding and damaged

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

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

scratches to screen

Pass 11 Oct 2021 118,941 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

scratches to screen

Pass 5 Oct 2020 116,692 miles

O/S/F and N/S/F steering arm slight play to inner joints

scratches to screen

Fail 5 Oct 2020 116,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

O/S/F and N/S/F steering arm slight play to inner joints

scratches to screen

Pass 24 Apr 2019 110,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 110,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking calipar (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,386 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 94,884 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

REAR TYRES SIGNS OFCASTLING MAY CAUSE TYRE NIOSE

Fail 21 Apr 2016 89,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin RECOMMEND ATTENSION (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 82,237 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,237 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,775 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 68,186 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,500 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 61,399 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SVN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SVN, 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 YH08 SVN registered?

YH08 SVN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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