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KR08 SLU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,250 mi
Last recorded136,250 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 SLU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 136,250 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 136,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,706 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Aug 2017 128,687 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Jul 2016 115,545 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 115,545 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,327 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,527 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 83,527 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,175 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 68,175 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,175 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 52,175 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2011 35,925 miles

Cut To OSF Tyre Inner Wall But Not As To Expose Cord.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,925 miles

Cut To OSF Tyre Inner Wall But Not As To Expose Cord.

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

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 SLU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SLU, 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 KR08 SLU registered?

KR08 SLU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is KR08 SLU safe to buy?

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