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KT08 VFR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 119,925 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 118,132 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 118,132 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 116,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 115,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 115,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and offside rear ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,090 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 113,218 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side ()

Pass 22 Aug 2019 112,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,107 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 111,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2018 111,105 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 108,690 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 108,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,498 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 100,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 90,766 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 81,671 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 66,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

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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KT08 VFR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc 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 KT08 VFR, 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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KT08 VFR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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