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K9 SBT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,906 mi
Last recorded12,906 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 SBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 12,906 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 12,831 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 12,719 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 12,574 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 12,431 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 12,270 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 12,269 miles

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2020 11,999 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 11,543 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Mar 2018 10,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 10,268 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 9,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 9,706 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 9,028 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 9,026 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 8,028 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 6,521 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,313 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 3,708 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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K9 SBT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K9 SBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K9 SBT registered?

K9 SBT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is K9 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 SBT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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