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VE08 KLP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

185,743 mi
Last recorded185,743 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 KLP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 185,743 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 185,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 177,176 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 177,176 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 167,815 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 167,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 156,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 156,310 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

REAR HEAT SHIELD LOOSE

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 146,935 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 129,356 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 129,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,507 miles

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,507 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault INTERMITTANT FAULT ABS PUMP UNIT (3.4.1c)

Front EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported BRACKET (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 93,702 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 93,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,193 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,572 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,790 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 47,790 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2012 38,328 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 28,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VE08 KLP 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 61.9%.

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 VE08 KLP, 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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VE08 KLP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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