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KL08 OET

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,660 mi
Last recorded95,660 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OET
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,660 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,515 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 75,002 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,153 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE WORN/SIDEWALLS PERISHED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/CORRODED

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR IS DAMAGED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 63,849 miles

offside door mirror is damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,849 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside door mirror is damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,434 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,434 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 43,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 36,040 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,828 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,828 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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KL08 OET is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KL08 OET, 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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What year was KL08 OET registered?

KL08 OET is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is KL08 OET safe to buy?

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