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YL08 RXT

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 RXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Oct 2025 120,308 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 118,583 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 116,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 116,362 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 115,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 105,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 96,601 miles

driveshaft inner gaiter leaking

Pass 13 Oct 2018 87,228 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 79,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 72,762 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 65,005 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,195 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 43,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 35,428 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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YL08 RXT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RXT, 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 RXT registered?

YL08 RXT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is YL08 RXT safe to buy?

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