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BD57 MLY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,755 mi
Last recorded143,755 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 MLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 143,755 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 138,003 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 138,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 132,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2018 132,758 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 128,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,794 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,862 miles

exhaust mid and back sections corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 108,081 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 108,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 101,840 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 90,479 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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BD57 MLY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 BD57 MLY, 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 BD57 MLY registered?

BD57 MLY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BD57 MLY safe to buy?

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