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YT08 YUS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,533 mi
Last recorded94,533 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 YUS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 94,533 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,873 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2023 75,144 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 70,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 68,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 67,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,249 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 63,637 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,014 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,491 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 42,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 35,262 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 29,514 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 23,529 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 19,108 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 YUS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUS, 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 YUS registered?

YT08 YUS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 YUS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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