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KL08 TUV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,453 mi
Last recorded139,453 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 TUV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 139,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 124,843 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 112,836 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 112,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 103,006 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 99,563 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 99,563 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 96,695 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges and has tread separation

Pass 18 Jan 2020 67,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,846 miles

Offside driveshaft support bearing noisy

Pass 27 Jul 2018 67,989 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 56,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 46,367 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 39,022 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,678 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 27,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 22,318 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,847 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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KL08 TUV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KL08 TUV, 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 KL08 TUV registered?

KL08 TUV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KL08 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 TUV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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