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YS08 FWT

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 90,567 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,606 miles

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

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,599 miles

under body surface rust in places front to rear

Fail 9 Aug 2024 76,504 miles

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

under body surface rust in places front to rear

Pass 11 Aug 2023 73,617 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 73,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 69,786 miles

Vehicle underbody has been heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2021 68,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 66,206 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 64,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 62,912 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,164 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,448 miles

advise various chips across windscreen

Pass 25 Jun 2015 44,388 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 35,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 26,684 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 22,475 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 16,026 miles

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 FWT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FWT, 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 FWT registered?

YS08 FWT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YS08 FWT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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