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DE08 KNP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,395 mi
Last recorded31,395 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 31,395 miles

Rear Exhaust brackets corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake disks slightly scored

limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Pass 1 Jun 2018 31,228 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake disks slightly scored

exhaust brackets corroded

service due lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Jun 2018 31,228 miles

Front brake disks slightly scored

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake disks slightly scored

exhaust brackets corroded

service due lamp illuminated

Pass 23 May 2017 31,063 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 31,063 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 30,751 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 30,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 29,647 miles

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 17 Jun 2014 28,278 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 26,655 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 May 2012 23,088 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DE08 KNP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE08 KNP, 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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DE08 KNP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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