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YP08 NTE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,468 mi
Last recorded53,468 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 NTE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 51,820 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 50,292 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,574 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 47,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 45,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 41,984 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,164 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,046 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,148 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 26,698 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,180 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 19,256 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,281 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 13,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, 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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YP08 NTE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YP08 NTE, 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 YP08 NTE?

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What year was YP08 NTE registered?

YP08 NTE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YP08 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP08 NTE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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