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KB54 FUN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB54 FUN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,037 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal under pressure creeps to the floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment brake pedal under pressure creeps to the floor (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 87,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 84,591 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 81,460 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 81,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 79,734 miles

Bolts loose or missing at front subframe to bulkhead braces

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse light switch damaged and leaking gearbox oil- reverse lights inoperative

Pass 18 Jun 2021 76,671 miles

exhaust flexi deteriated slightly-parking brake lever slight travel-

Pass 16 May 2020 66,383 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 56,912 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 47,114 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 47,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2017 44,055 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 44,055 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 36,592 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 26,398 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,588 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 17,195 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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KB54 FUN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB54 FUN, 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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KB54 FUN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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