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BD08 SVL

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 SVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 90,000 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 81,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 81,349 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 69,183 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 66,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 66,146 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 62,588 miles

Genaral corrosion to undercarriage,subframes and components

Fail 25 Jan 2021 62,588 miles

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

Genaral corrosion to undercarriage,subframes and components

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2020 59,533 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 59,533 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 55,565 miles

Front exhaust front pipe hangers broken off.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges and side wall in poor condition. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre worn on edge and cracking in tyre.

Offside Front Inner tyre worn to edge.

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre bald to inner edge and cracking in tyre.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,893 miles

Engine oil reading "min" level

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 45,357 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 96,581 miles

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Fail 19 Jan 2016 39,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

Pass 26 Jan 2015 35,276 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 32,665 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,622 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2013 28,003 miles

Handbrake needs adjusted

Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,176 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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)

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 SVL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SVL, 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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What year was BD08 SVL registered?

BD08 SVL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is BD08 SVL safe to buy?

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