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BD08 YOC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,949 mi
Last recorded161,949 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 161,949 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 145,330 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 131,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 115,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2015 115,795 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 104,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front wheel slightley out of shape

offside rear tyre tread geting low inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,463 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 95,463 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 84,932 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 64,318 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 YOC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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