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KO08 ZKM

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

64,298 mi
Last recorded64,298 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 ZKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 64,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 63,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 63,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 62,782 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 62,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 62,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 61,375 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 60,863 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 60,863 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at engine bulk head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 59,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 57,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 55,617 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 51,660 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

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

Pass 28 May 2015 47,605 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking and perishing

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 43,453 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 43,453 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 36,190 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 30,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 30,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,555 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 ZKM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZKM, 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 ZKM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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