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BD08 HXE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,602 mi
Last recorded171,602 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 171,602 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 167,980 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 167,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 159,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 150,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 145,864 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 138,826 miles

osf tyre worn on inner

osf wishbone bush starting to seperate

Fail 24 Jun 2016 138,349 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

osf tyre worn on inner

osf wishbone bush starting to seperate

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,270 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit, also badly worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,399 miles

wear to both front tyres inner edges borderline

wear to front brake pads

wear to nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,862 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,862 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 85,324 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,306 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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BD08 HXE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HXE, 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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BD08 HXE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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