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BF08 DRZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,439 mi
Last recorded139,439 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 139,439 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlights aimed too high. Nearside front adjust has been damaged. Offside front adjust does not appears seized. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive play in bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 133,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2020 132,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt leaking its grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2019 124,712 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 9 May 2017 121,944 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Apr 2016 114,306 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 113,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

undertryas fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 113,742 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

undertryas fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 102,983 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 102,983 miles

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

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

osf wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,764 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 83,564 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs poor

Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,136 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,925 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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BF08 DRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF08 DRZ, 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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BF08 DRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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