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KP57 WVS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,937 mi
Last recorded77,937 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP57 WVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 77,937 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 77,937 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 74,091 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 72,230 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 72,230 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 70,379 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 70,379 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 66,804 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 66,802 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 61,191 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 61,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 58,947 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 10 Feb 2020 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r brake pad thin

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2019 53,649 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 49,017 miles

front brake discs becoming worn

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight damage to o/s side indicator

Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,683 miles

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 12 Feb 2016 38,413 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 33,326 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 28,631 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 25,532 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 25,532 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 22,656 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 18,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 18,756 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)

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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KP57 WVS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KP57 WVS, 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 KP57 WVS registered?

KP57 WVS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is KP57 WVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP57 WVS shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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