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YX08 OVD

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 103,018 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 103,018 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,371 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 101,371 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 99,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,356 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 98,356 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 92,170 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 81,720 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,130 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,714 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 56,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 51,394 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,076 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 40,665 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 30,292 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,687 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 OVD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD registered?

YX08 OVD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is YX08 OVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX08 OVD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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