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KR08 KPA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,021 mi
Last recorded162,021 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 KPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 162,021 miles

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))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,370 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 140,832 miles

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))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 140,832 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 129,540 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 129,539 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 117,029 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 117,029 miles

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 106,081 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2018 96,051 miles

petrol cap poor condition.hand brake slightly travel

Pass 22 Apr 2017 87,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2017 87,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wipers poor condition

Pass 7 May 2016 79,372 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,259 miles

some wear front brake discs

Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,925 miles

some wear in front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 44,087 miles

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?

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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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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