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K666 KMO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,081 mi
Last recorded96,081 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK666 KMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 96,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 96,079 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 96,008 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake Pedal Fades to floor, with constant pressure held (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to both Dipped Beams being inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured deep inside Lower Suspension Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Fractured deep inside Lower Suspension Arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification Anti Roll Bar Ends, fowling / rubbing on lower Rear Suspension arms (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension Tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension Subframes etc, have been coated with Underseal.

Pass 31 Jan 2025 87,083 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2025 87,080 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2024 76,166 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,866 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 71,839 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,221 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 57,238 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,823 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 50,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,913 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 41,532 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 41,532 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2016 32,804 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 28,734 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 24,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 18,440 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,876 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 11,321 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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K666 KMO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K666 KMO, 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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K666 KMO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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