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KO08 ZKK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

163,080 mi
Last recorded163,080 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 ZKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 163,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2022 155,116 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2022 155,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 153,776 miles

neraside front tyre on limit

no nearide rear side light part of cluster

Fail 1 Jun 2021 153,776 miles

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

neraside front tyre on limit

no nearide rear side light part of cluster

Pass 24 Apr 2020 148,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexy

Fail 15 Apr 2020 148,037 miles

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

Offside Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement leaked oil (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff/driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexy

Pass 18 Feb 2019 135,398 miles

Offside 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))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 135,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside 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))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and worn ()

Oil leak gearbox pinion seal ()

exhaust hanger snapped but still supported

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,843 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak diff pinion seal ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 102,980 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 102,862 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 88,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 81,315 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Jun 2013 67,039 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 67,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 53,153 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,297 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 40,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZKK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KO08 ZKK, 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 ZKK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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