MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel Cap Sealing Ring Cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost support broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap sealing ring perished and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust mounting defective Rearmost support broken (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap sealing ring perished and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
petrol cap poor condition.hand brake slightly travel
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
wipers poor condition
Front tyres wearing on inner edges
Rear brake pads wearing low
Rear tyre treads wearing low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
some wear front brake discs
some wear in front and rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front brake hose slightly twisted but not fowling or kinking
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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KR08 KPA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 KR08 KPA, 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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KR08 KPA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2008.
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