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BD08 HXN

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,419 mi
Last recorded228,419 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 228,419 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front wheel arches slightly corroded, no sharp edges

windscreen has several areas of minor stone chip damage within swept area

Fail 17 Oct 2022 228,391 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack slightly damp with power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills and chassis rails slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front wheel arches slightly corroded, no sharp edges

windscreen has several areas of minor stone chip damage within swept area

Pass 4 Jan 2022 222,410 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2021 222,410 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 212,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Centre Boxes Have Holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 212,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Centre Boxes Have Holes (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 208,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 207,890 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 204,130 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 204,130 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 188,605 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 188,605 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 169,127 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 153,337 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 137,701 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 126,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BD08 HXN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD08 HXN, 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 HXN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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