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KP08 UUT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,500 mi
Last recorded168,500 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UUT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 168,500 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 168,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 157,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 151,550 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 146,401 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 136,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 136,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and have cut on inner walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 132,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer skin deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 132,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside rear brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust rear silencer skin deteriorated

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & offside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 123,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 123,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,612 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 105,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,179 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,129 miles

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2016 90,054 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device missing retaining clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and insecure

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,434 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,216 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jan 2013 67,833 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 67,833 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 59,033 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2011 49,689 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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KP08 UUT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KP08 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

KP08 UUT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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