2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · YP08 XAZ
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 114,447 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP08 XAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2025
- 114,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 XAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (YP08 XAZ) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
YP08 XAZ Mileage History
- 08/10/202285,511 mi
- 16/10/202393,118 mi+7,607 mi
- 26/10/2024106,716 mi+13,598 mi
- 05/11/2024106,720 mi+4 mi
- 01/11/2025114,447 mi+7,727 mi
Average of roughly 9,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (P1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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