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YX08 OTS

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,992 mi
Last recorded124,992 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OTS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 124,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,870 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 111,880 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 111,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 104,625 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 87,372 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 79,427 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,103 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 67,833 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,767 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 60,725 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 55,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 49,557 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 40,702 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,069 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,654 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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YX08 OTS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red 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 YX08 OTS, 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 YX08 OTS registered?

YX08 OTS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YX08 OTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 OTS 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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