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KV58 XKB

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,573 mi
Last recorded60,573 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 XKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 60,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs surface corrosion/ slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 60,571 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective material faded (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four discs surface corrosion/ slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 60,265 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 60,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,924 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 58,009 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 57,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 56,756 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,553 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 37,305 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 33,767 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,199 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 28,932 miles

All 4 tyres showing signs off cracking.

Pass 9 Aug 2013 25,369 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 22,221 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 22,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 16,775 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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KV58 XKB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KV58 XKB, 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 KV58 XKB registered?

KV58 XKB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is KV58 XKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV58 XKB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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