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YT08 NCU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,364 mi
Last recorded53,364 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 NCU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 53,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f side repeater in mirror assembly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2025 51,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 47,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 45,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 38,063 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 38,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 33,235 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 33,235 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 29,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 23,201 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 23,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 17,708 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 13,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 8,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 8,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 7,686 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 5,850 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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YT08 NCU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT08 NCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 NCU registered?

YT08 NCU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2008.

Is YT08 NCU safe to buy?

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