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YIB 250

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIB 250
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,913 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 97,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 95,802 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 94,454 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,972 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 92,898 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,381 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 87,650 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 85,805 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,594 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 81,288 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,898 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 78,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 75,202 miles

exhaust system corroded

nsr seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 5 Mar 2013 66,765 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 57,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,847 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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YIB 250 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YIB 250, 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

How do I check the history of YIB 250?

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What year was YIB 250 registered?

YIB 250 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is YIB 250 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIB 250 shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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