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KR08 VSP

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 VSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 114,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 104,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rattles (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 104,266 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and out of shape 215/45R18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Rattles (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lumpy (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 89,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 80,626 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 73,153 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 73,150 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 71,811 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 70,444 miles

REAR EXHAUST OUTER COVER SPLITING

Pass 16 May 2019 66,205 miles

advise centre silencer cover adrift

Fail 15 May 2019 66,205 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

advise centre silencer cover adrift

Pass 18 May 2018 63,404 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45r18 ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 May 2018 63,404 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/45r18 ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2017 58,943 miles

advise o/s/r inner side slight split

advise rear indicator colour fading advise replace

Pass 21 May 2016 53,350 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,592 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 40,675 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 34,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,408 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 23,545 miles

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

Offside Front 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 VSP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

KR08 VSP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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