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KL08 YLO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,567 mi
Last recorded104,567 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 YLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 104,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 104,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 87,480 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,903 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 69,903 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 49,422 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 YLO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YLO, 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

How do I check the history of KL08 YLO?

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What year was KL08 YLO registered?

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

Is KL08 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 YLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KL08 YLO have outstanding finance?

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