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YP08 LZF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,525 mi
Last recorded156,525 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 LZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 156,525 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front grill damaged /cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorating corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2026 156,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front grill damaged /cracked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system deteriorating corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 145,897 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc Backing plate deterioated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 135,934 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

nsr osr tyres uneven wear

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner edge more (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

nsr osr tyres uneven wear

Pass 3 Apr 2023 125,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,517 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front(inner) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,875 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorating

centre exhaust heat shield damaged

Fail 19 Mar 2021 105,875 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak coolant bottle cracked ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre out of shape ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorating

centre exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2020 99,684 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2020 99,684 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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,444 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

centre exhaust deteriorating

front grill broken

Pass 5 Apr 2018 78,312 miles

front brake pads 3-4mm

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,312 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake pads 3-4mm

Fail 5 Apr 2018 78,310 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

front brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,068 miles

both front suspension lower arms -rear bushes starting to split

Pass 29 Mar 2016 58,693 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 58,693 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

front and rear number plates insecure at ends

rear brake pads wearing ow

Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,893 miles

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 40,020 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 28,343 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,311 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 28,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 23,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 16,777 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 16,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YP08 LZF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YP08 LZF, 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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YP08 LZF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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