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KR57 KYH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

123,463 mi
Last recorded123,463 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KYH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 110,354 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 97,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,018 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 94,018 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,287 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 86,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 86,895 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 82,808 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,196 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 73,196 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,497 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,742 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,483 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,483 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,685 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,922 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,904 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 22,904 miles

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

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

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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KR57 KYH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KR57 KYH, 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 KR57 KYH registered?

KR57 KYH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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