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YT08 YUK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YUK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 115,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sports cat fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2025 114,354 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 110,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 106,091 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,671 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,668 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 98,789 miles

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 91,500 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 77,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 58,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 48,244 miles

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

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

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 40,412 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,923 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 19,939 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 YUK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YUK, 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 YT08 YUK registered?

YT08 YUK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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