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AV08 BHN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,151 mi
Last recorded46,151 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 46,151 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2016 41,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 37,325 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 37,271 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 36,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 34,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 28,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 20,130 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Mar 2011 9,225 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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AV08 BHN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AV08 BHN, 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 AV08 BHN registered?

AV08 BHN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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