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AV08 KYX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,681 mi
Last recorded162,681 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KYX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,449 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 131,812 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 130,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 112,325 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket under flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 112,322 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket under flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 104,386 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 104,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 92,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f suspension arm rear bush close to wear limit

o/s/f suspension arm rear bush at wear limit

Pass 23 Oct 2015 82,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill over covers fitted

slight knock from front suspension

Fail 17 Oct 2015 82,056 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill over covers fitted

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2014 73,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Aug 2013 62,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,090 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 41,076 miles

n/s/f brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,987 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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AV08 KYX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV08 KYX, 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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AV08 KYX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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