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KY08 OMJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,976 mi
Last recorded172,976 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 172,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 172,157 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 171,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 170,225 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,852 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 164,168 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 159,569 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 151,786 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 145,586 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 140,305 miles

corrosion to rear axle components

Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,293 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to rear axle components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 132,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 121,719 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,329 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 84,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 79,652 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 77,240 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OMJ, 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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What year was KY08 OMJ registered?

KY08 OMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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