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SL08 KWO

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,891 mi
Last recorded64,891 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 KWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 64,891 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under side slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2023 64,030 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full underside slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2022 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under side slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2022 63,132 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full under side slightly corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2021 61,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s/ steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front subframe slight corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2020 60,604 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 60,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 54,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,505 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,277 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tread area 205/55/16 ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both front coil spring heavily corroded at tops

Fail 21 Apr 2017 45,274 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from mid section on rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking high pressure pipe from pump to steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tread area 205/55/16 ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

both front coil spring heavily corroded at tops

Pass 23 Apr 2016 40,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 35,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 35,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear exhuast hanger corroded and weakend

Pass 26 Apr 2014 28,674 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 23,021 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,454 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 12,017 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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SL08 KWO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SL08 KWO, 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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SL08 KWO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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