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PY57 KBK

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,654 mi
Last recorded38,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY57 KBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 38,654 miles

Rear Reverse light not working

Pass 4 Jul 2025 38,437 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 38,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 38,138 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 38,034 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 38,033 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 37,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 37,680 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,432 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 36,431 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 36,179 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,716 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,212 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 34,575 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 33,417 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 32,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 31,700 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,557 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 31,557 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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PY57 KBK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PY57 KBK, 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 PY57 KBK registered?

PY57 KBK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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The MOT history for PY57 KBK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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