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YX08 ZWY

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,295 mi
Last recorded136,295 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 136,295 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 136,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 120,668 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section deteriorated.

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At steering rack. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 112,672 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 98,048 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 88,225 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 83,537 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 83,537 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 80,981 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 73,221 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 63,365 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 57,880 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 57,880 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended Wishbone bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 52,220 miles

Front wishbones,rear bushes wearing

Pass 20 May 2014 45,338 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 35,671 miles

rubber coolant hose in close proximity to rotating belt tensioner

Pass 14 May 2012 28,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre starting to crack slightly due to being run flat.

Pass 16 May 2011 22,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 22,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 ZWY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc 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 ZWY, 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 ZWY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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