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BD08 YNX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,868 mi
Last recorded165,868 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 YNX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 165,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 160,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 156,581 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,427 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 149,425 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 132,189 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 132,115 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,764 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 90,635 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,487 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 34,672 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 YNX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

BD08 YNX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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