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YS08 FVU

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 114,230 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 106,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 102,186 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2023 102,186 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 98,885 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 94,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 89,540 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,723 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 81,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,345 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 78,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working Multiple (1.1.C.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 76,784 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 69,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,699 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,522 miles

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

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

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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YS08 FVU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YS08 FVU, 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 YS08 FVU registered?

YS08 FVU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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