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KY08 OMF

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,315 mi
Last recorded56,315 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OMF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,315 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear brake caliper h/brake levers covered in grease

Pass 4 Mar 2024 49,215 miles

Both rear brake calipers are covered in grease.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF, NSF and both front to rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 43,545 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brake calipers covered in grease

Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,068 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 39,068 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,036 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 37,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 37,023 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 37,023 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner disconnected from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner disconnected from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 31,337 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,337 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,505 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 22,068 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 22,068 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 14,901 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 8,959 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 5,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 4,210 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 3,520 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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KY08 OMF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OMF, 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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KY08 OMF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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