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RF08 KBP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,474 mi
Last recorded177,474 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 177,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 177,474 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 172,372 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing/Stepping Inner Edge

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 164,502 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 159,192 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 153,708 miles

hand brake slightly long

outer sill cover fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2020 153,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

hand brake slightly long

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2019 143,061 miles

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2019 143,061 miles

outer sill covers fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,320 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2018 132,305 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 123,122 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 123,111 miles

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

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,071 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 107,009 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,439 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,326 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,326 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,237 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 54,305 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limits.

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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RF08 KBP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol 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 RF08 KBP, 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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RF08 KBP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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