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YL08 JGO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

58,989 mi
Last recorded58,989 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 JGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 58,989 miles

All rear suspension components starting to corrode slightly.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 56,677 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 55,192 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 53,253 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 51,330 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 51,279 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 49,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,825 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On minimum (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 41,073 miles

Nearside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm inner bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 37,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 31,970 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,743 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,632 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 21,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 17,747 miles

Nearside Front 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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YL08 JGO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YL08 JGO, 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 YL08 JGO registered?

YL08 JGO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is YL08 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 JGO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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