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KR08 SKE

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,326 mi
Last recorded95,326 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 SKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 95,326 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 94,518 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil both side (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 94,518 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box leaking oil both side (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 93,832 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 93,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 92,012 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 91,387 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 91,387 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,443 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,964 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 60,292 miles

nail in f/n/s tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,408 miles

NSF AND OSF Tyres have sidewall damage

Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,394 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

both front tyre walls damaged but not down to cords

slight cracking on rear tyre walls but not down to cords

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,327 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 29,909 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 29,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 24,179 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,159 miles

Cosmetic damage to NSR outer tyre wall

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 SKE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SKE, 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 KR08 SKE registered?

KR08 SKE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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