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KR08 SKV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,200 mi
Last recorded80,200 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 SKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 80,200 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 79,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 79,150 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp intensity slightly reduced

Pass 5 Jan 2023 78,344 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 78,344 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,305 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 76,655 miles

Nearside Front splash cover incomplete

Pass 7 Jun 2019 74,746 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,746 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 70,226 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 64,047 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 57,846 miles

Baby seat fitted to rear

Nearside front tyre on 2mm

Fail 9 Jun 2015 52,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 52,203 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 45,323 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 37,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 37,612 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 28,929 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,862 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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KR08 SKV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR08 SKV, 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 SKV registered?

KR08 SKV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KR08 SKV safe to buy?

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