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KO08 SVC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 SVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 118,513 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 118,504 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 112,095 miles

offside rear tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2023 103,035 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,394 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,626 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 67,384 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,527 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 62,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 62,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 58,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,022 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2016 48,824 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 40,199 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 36,416 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 30,466 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,366 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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KO08 SVC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KO08 SVC, 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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KO08 SVC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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