MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,948 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Boot lid cannot be opened from outside
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front tyre tread getting low
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front tyre tread getting low
Offside rear tyre splits on inner side wall
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre tread getting low
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre tread getting low
Offside rear tyre splits on inner side wall
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BD08 DSV, 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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How do I check the history of BD08 DSV?
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What year was BD08 DSV registered?
BD08 DSV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2008.
Is BD08 DSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD08 DSV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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