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RE08 KHD

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,408 mi
Last recorded175,408 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 KHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 175,408 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 153,394 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2023 153,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 124,856 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 124,856 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 98,922 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 98,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone cradle ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 87,881 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 87,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 82,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing low

engine light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 77,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSR-tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OSF+NSF-tyre worn on inside edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,692 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 51,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,230 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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RE08 KHD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE08 KHD, 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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RE08 KHD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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