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KM08 MYF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 MYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 125,123 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 125,052 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 119,418 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 113,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pad is getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2015 107,628 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low

rear silencer corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2015 107,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2014 100,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 96,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 90,940 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 85,927 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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 MYF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MYF, 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 KM08 MYF registered?

KM08 MYF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is KM08 MYF safe to buy?

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