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AB08 KPG

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

131,409 mi
Last recorded131,409 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 131,409 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 131,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 128,379 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2024 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 May 2024 123,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 117,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2023 117,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2022 113,186 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2021 108,381 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 May 2021 108,381 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2020 106,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of having been hot

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2020 106,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake shows signs of having been hot

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2019 100,556 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 92,793 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2018 92,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn bald on inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2016 72,978 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2016 72,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,158 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 59,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,046 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,340 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,670 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 25,744 miles

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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AB08 KPG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB08 KPG, 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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AB08 KPG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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