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YX08 ZWJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

75,651 mi
Last recorded75,651 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 75,651 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s +o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 75,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s +o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,231 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front Exhaust mounting deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s rear bushes on front bottom arms deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 71,012 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 68,015 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 64,991 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,718 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 60,068 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 56,772 miles

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,367 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 53,367 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,204 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 47,001 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,711 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 42,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 39,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

mouse nest under engine cover on top of engine

nearside front wishbone rear bush pulling away and dampness around bush where split

slight buckle in nearside front wheel inner rim

Pass 20 Aug 2012 34,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,359 miles

Nearside front alloy wheel has a very slightly buckled inner bead rim.

Nearside rear alloy wheel has a very slightly buckled inner bead rim.

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 ZWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZWJ, 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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YX08 ZWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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