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YS08 FXL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

114,212 mi
Last recorded114,212 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 FXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 114,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 107,063 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft seal seeping oil

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2025 107,061 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft seal seeping oil

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 100,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 96,095 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 94,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 90,152 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 90,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,409 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,407 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 75,756 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2019 75,746 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,708 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 68,708 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexi hanger (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached top mount fractured (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,087 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 62,084 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 61,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 52,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 52,823 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,899 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 35,265 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 23,946 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 22,350 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 FXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

YS08 FXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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