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KR57 MVU

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

149,534 mi
Last recorded149,534 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 MVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2023 149,534 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 147,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 146,510 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 146,510 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and disc has overheated (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

coolant level low - topped up

Pass 26 Feb 2020 145,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 144,235 miles

Front Oil leaks.

Front Under tray fitted.

Hand brake travel too far.

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 144,235 miles

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

Front Oil leaks.

Front Under tray fitted.

Hand brake travel too far.

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly leaks (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 143,222 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside number plate light poor output

Fail 21 Feb 2018 143,200 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside number plate light poor output

Pass 2 Mar 2017 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 141,531 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 133,209 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 133,201 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,051 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 124,015 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,231 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 112,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 103,576 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 103,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,192 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 95,192 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 73,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 73,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MVU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 MVU, 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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KR57 MVU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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