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AX08 BSY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,297 mi
Last recorded184,297 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 BSY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 184,297 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 184,294 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner edge, no canvas showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all windows except windscreen (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 170,642 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 154,146 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 128,447 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 128,447 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 113,276 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 12 Jun 2017 113,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,653 miles

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

Nearside Inner drive shaft joint rubber boot deteriorated

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 103,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner drive shaft joint rubber boot deteriorated

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 96,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,402 miles

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

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

middle box slightly corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2014 86,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

middle box slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 79,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 69,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,865 miles

Offside Rear 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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AX08 BSY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX08 BSY, 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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AX08 BSY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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