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KY58 EMJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,386 mi
Last recorded86,386 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,386 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 81,897 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 76,622 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2022 72,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all over general under body corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2022 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all over general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2020 70,555 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 70,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush-as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm bush-as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,347 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 59,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets of front pads well worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 42,617 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has damage and inner edge of tread is bald

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped, cracking, inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 42,617 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake flexi hose slightly twisted

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall has damage and inner edge of tread is bald

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped, cracking, inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 30,758 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 25,898 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,505 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 18,012 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 15,171 miles

NSF tyre 2mm tread remaining

Fail 25 Aug 2011 11,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,851 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.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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KY58 EMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KY58 EMJ, 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 KY58 EMJ registered?

KY58 EMJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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