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AO08 KPZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 102,981 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 84,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 77,977 miles

Central Rear silencer outer skin corroded/damaged

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 75,813 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from int mirror

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4 wheels /tyres (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 74,330 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer outer skin corroded and separating (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 70,079 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on backbox corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 70,079 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin on backbox corroded and peeling away (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 64,585 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Offside Front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 22 Oct 2018 64,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Offside Front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,561 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2017 59,655 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,386 miles

slight condensation build up in the nearside front headlamp.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,127 miles

Both front wishbones, rear bushes starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2014 40,935 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,147 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 27,293 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,802 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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AO08 KPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO08 KPZ, 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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What year was AO08 KPZ registered?

AO08 KPZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is AO08 KPZ safe to buy?

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