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KR57 KYJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 KYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026
Fail 8 Dec 2025 141,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 136,675 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 131,288 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 122,612 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 115,849 miles
Fail 31 May 2021 115,711 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 100,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 93,915 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 87,445 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 68,641 miles

o/s rear tyre cut

rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 16 Apr 2013 61,654 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,700 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 48,315 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside 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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KR57 KYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KR57 KYJ, 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

How do I check the history of KR57 KYJ?

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What year was KR57 KYJ registered?

KR57 KYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is KR57 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 KYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR57 KYJ have outstanding finance?

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