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KS08 UFZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,969 mi
Last recorded149,969 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 149,969 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 134,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2022 134,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2018 Tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 133,681 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 133,650 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 129,762 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 125,192 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 119,285 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 119,281 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 116,444 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 116,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 105,207 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2016 103,199 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,280 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2014 75,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2014 75,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 48,210 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 36,818 miles

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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KS08 UFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KS08 UFZ, 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 KS08 UFZ registered?

KS08 UFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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