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KW08 XSC

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,884 mi
Last recorded63,884 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,884 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 63,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 54,914 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 54,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 54,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished.

Fail 27 May 2016 54,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished.

Pass 20 May 2015 49,765 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 45,089 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has a nail / screw in the outter edge of the tread

Fail 31 May 2014 45,089 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise n/s/r tyre has a nail / screw in the outter edge of the tread

Pass 31 May 2013 41,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,050 miles

n/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge cords not exposed

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge cords not exposed

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 May 2011 28,392 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KW08 XSC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW08 XSC, 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 KW08 XSC registered?

KW08 XSC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is KW08 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XSC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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