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LB08 KWH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,932 mi
Last recorded168,932 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 KWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 168,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 166,905 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 166,885 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged and insecure (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 158,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 158,934 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 140,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted, top and bottom

Fail 11 Mar 2020 140,545 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted, top and bottom

Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,901 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 127,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,838 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 110,838 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,061 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre, small cut centre

Fail 17 Aug 2017 105,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

nail in n/s/r tyre, small cut centre

Pass 20 Jul 2016 97,052 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 87,131 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 87,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs and pads worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,586 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,559 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 44,608 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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LB08 KWH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 LB08 KWH, 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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LB08 KWH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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