2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YP08 LZM
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 169,353 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,353 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP08 LZM Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 169,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 LZM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (YP08 LZM) between April 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) ”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YP08 LZM Mileage History
- 18/04/201150,990 mi
- 20/04/201277,136 mi+26,146 mi
- 15/10/201281,647 mi+4,511 mi
- 15/10/201388,768 mi+7,121 mi
- 15/10/201388,768 mi
- 09/10/201494,735 mi+5,967 mi
- 09/10/201494,735 mi
- 15/10/2015103,283 mi+8,548 mi
- 15/10/2015103,283 mi
- 07/07/2016108,537 mi+5,254 mi
- 07/07/2017115,649 mi+7,112 mi
- 05/07/2018123,086 mi+7,437 mi
- 05/07/2018123,089 mi+3 mi
- 19/08/2019136,367 mi+13,278 mi
- 19/08/2019136,367 mi
- 20/08/2020139,614 mi+3,247 mi
- 24/08/2020139,629 mi+15 mi
- 27/01/2022143,306 mi+3,677 mi
- 07/02/2023146,174 mi+2,868 mi
- 23/04/2024154,736 mi+8,562 mi
- 25/04/2024154,737 mi+1 mi
- 22/04/2025160,841 mi+6,104 mi
- 29/04/2025160,865 mi+24 mi
- 02/04/2026169,353 mi+8,488 mi
Average of roughly 7,914 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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