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KP58 LYV

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,236 mi
Last recorded115,236 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP58 LYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 115,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 113,214 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 111,039 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,136 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 107,641 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn close to the legal limit approx 1.7mm-1.8mm

o/s/r anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Nov 2017 105,381 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)

number plate lights dull

Pass 7 Nov 2016 99,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,401 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,276 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 69,293 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,316 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 62,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 57,040 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 57,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 56,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 56,398 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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KP58 LYV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KP58 LYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP58 LYV registered?

KP58 LYV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 November 2008.

Is KP58 LYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP58 LYV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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