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BD08 YOY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,558 mi
Last recorded19,558 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,541 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated (205 55 16)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 9,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 4,482 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 4,482 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 4,165 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 3,539 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 3,539 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 YOY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD08 YOY registered?

BD08 YOY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 YOY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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