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KS57 JYJ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,526 mi
Last recorded133,526 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS57 JYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 133,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 131,192 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 127,230 miles

Offside Front Inner sidelight bulb out.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,080 miles

Oil on bottom of engine.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,705 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 117,781 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 117,781 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 115,914 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,174 miles

Nearside Front Outer parking bulb out

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer parking bulb out

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,864 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,662 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 78,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 69,799 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 69,759 miles

both front tyres wearing low and perished.

both front wipers slightley smearing.

Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,820 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 65,820 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 57,440 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 49,139 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 49,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KS57 JYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KS57 JYJ, 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

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What year was KS57 JYJ registered?

KS57 JYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is KS57 JYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS57 JYJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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