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YR08 SXM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 SXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 112,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 111,705 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal rubber

Pass 10 Aug 2024 110,380 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2023 109,417 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2022 108,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power Steering Gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 107,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack gaiters Both sides (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 104,874 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 100,071 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 100,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 95,122 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,850 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 86,850 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 73,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 61,454 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,195 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 May 2014 44,194 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 42,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,364 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 23,364 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 16,099 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,439 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YR08 SXM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YR08 SXM, 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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What year was YR08 SXM registered?

YR08 SXM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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