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KY08 OMB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,037 mi
Last recorded95,037 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OMB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 95,037 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,643 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 84,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,492 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 80,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 76,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 73,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 68,744 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,038 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 59,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 59,290 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 53,835 miles

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

Nearside rear lamp lens cluster cracked

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 53,835 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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KY08 OMB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KY08 OMB, 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 KY08 OMB registered?

KY08 OMB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KY08 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 OMB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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