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KP08 SUY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,162 mi
Last recorded114,162 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 114,162 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 109,774 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 105,033 miles

Nearside Front seat belt catch stiff to operate

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 105,033 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended catch (7.1.2 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 97,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 97,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,813 miles

Nearside Front seat belt catch stiff to release

Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,907 miles

Offside Rear cracking in tread

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,064 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 79,314 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

small cracking in tyre treads osf nsf osr

Pass 3 Dec 2013 77,555 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 73,844 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,091 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 70,091 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 65,509 miles

nearside front ytre cut in outer sidewall not reaching cords

tom tom holder in zone B of windscreen

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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KP08 SUY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KP08 SUY, 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 KP08 SUY registered?

KP08 SUY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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