MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Genaral corrosion to undercarriage,subframes and components
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Genaral corrosion to undercarriage,subframes and components
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
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))
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.
Engine oil reading "min" level
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from drivers view of the road prior to test
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
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Handbrake needs adjusted
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?
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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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