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SV08 KYJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,238 mi
Last recorded106,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 KYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,238 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 105,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 105,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking STEERING RACK LEAKING (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 101,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 91,027 miles

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Front Brake pads are worn(3-4mm)

Rear Brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,025 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs corroded and worn

Front Brake pads are worn(3-4mm)

Rear Brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 17 May 2018 81,914 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,331 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,327 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,548 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 49,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,130 miles

Nearside side indicator lens broken

Fail 20 Feb 2015 28,123 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s side indicator lens broken

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 21,489 miles

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

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s side repeater lense brloken

Fail 14 Mar 2014 21,489 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s mirror glass broken

n/s side repeater lense brloken

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,401 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 4,470 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 3,558 miles

scratches on windscreen but not restricting drivers view

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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SV08 KYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SV08 KYJ, 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 SV08 KYJ registered?

SV08 KYJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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