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YL57 FBF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,928 mi
Last recorded160,928 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 FBF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 160,928 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 160,928 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 155,695 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 149,874 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 143,118 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 133,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre required shortly

Fail 13 Jan 2021 133,931 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre required shortly

Pass 10 May 2019 124,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 117,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 110,541 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both front tyres out of shape

Front worn on inner edges of both fronts

Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,356 miles

Front tyres wearing on the inner edges.

Rear tyres lumpy on the inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,627 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 83,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,198 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,527 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 56,152 miles

Both front tyres low on the edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 44,584 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 44,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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YL57 FBF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL57 FBF, 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 YL57 FBF registered?

YL57 FBF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 FBF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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