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YX08 UPV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,464 mi
Last recorded98,464 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,464 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 95,255 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 91,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 87,974 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 85,412 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 82,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 78,396 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,150 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 69,801 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 64,363 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 64,363 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 59,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,949 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jun 2013 43,794 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 35,585 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 35,585 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 25,300 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 24,912 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

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 UPV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 YX08 UPV, 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

How do I check the history of YX08 UPV?

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What year was YX08 UPV registered?

YX08 UPV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YX08 UPV safe to buy?

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