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YR08 XOV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,330 mi
Last recorded139,330 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 XOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 139,330 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 133,325 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 126,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,364 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,729 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 94,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 89,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,880 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,461 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level fluid just above minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads more than 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes X2 (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 73,182 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level fluid just above minimum (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads more than 50% worn (3.5.1g)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer bushes X2 (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,916 miles

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

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r,not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,293 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 52,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 37,546 miles

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

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

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 XOV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XOV, 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 XOV registered?

YR08 XOV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 April 2008.

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