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KM08 GMO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,042 mi
Last recorded131,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 131,042 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNT DEFECTIVE

Nearside Front MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Rear EXHAUST MOUNTIVE DEFECTIVE

Fail 5 Jun 2026 130,731 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play

Offside Front Marker light inoperative

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 117,014 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 117,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 102,342 miles

Exhaust front flexi hanger snapped but still secure

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped, but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Fail 4 Jun 2024 102,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front flexi hanger snapped but still secure

Exhaust heat shield loose but still secure

Exhaust tail pipe hanger snapped, but still secure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake imbalanced, suggesting service or repair required

Pass 9 Jun 2023 96,644 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2023 96,644 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,394 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 85,635 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 79,748 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 75,387 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 70,478 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 65,195 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 65,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 52,489 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 52,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 44,358 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,682 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,121 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,281 miles

nsr light unit is cracked.

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 GMO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM08 GMO, 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 GMO registered?

KM08 GMO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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