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KM08 MYD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,700 mi
Last recorded205,700 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 MYD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 205,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft carrier bearing noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 194,786 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bump stop split. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall, suspect fouling on damaged wheel arch when vehicle cornering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 194,776 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bump stop split. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall, suspect fouling on damaged wheel arch when vehicle cornering. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 177,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside mirror head damaged

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 148,524 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,902 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 112,057 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 89,472 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 89,462 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 64,621 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 64,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 63,305 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 63,305 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 57,614 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 51,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 38,839 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,037 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 15,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 15,590 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 MYD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 MYD, 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 MYD registered?

KM08 MYD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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