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BD08 HXO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,017 mi
Last recorded122,017 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 HXO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 122,017 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 121,787 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 116,078 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 109,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,612 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

nail in near side rear tyre.

Fail 26 Feb 2016 105,612 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

nail in near side rear tyre.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 100,899 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted covering some items and cill cover fitted.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,755 miles

CHILD SEAT fitted at rear off side visual inspectionm only of seat belt

Fail 26 Feb 2014 94,747 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

CHILD SEAT fitted at rear off side visual inspectionm only of seat belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 90,190 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 90,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 84,806 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 84,324 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside mirror glass smashed

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,320 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 HXO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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