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KM08 GLV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,843 mi
Last recorded96,843 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,411 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,721 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge low to 2mm

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,544 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 59,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,590 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 45,590 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 40,934 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,920 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nsf tyre is worn low at inner edge.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,834 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE 2mm TREAD DEPTH INNER EDGE....

Pass 4 Apr 2012 24,063 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,689 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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KM08 GLV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KM08 GLV, 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 KM08 GLV registered?

KM08 GLV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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