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BF08 DVB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,714 mi
Last recorded142,714 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 DVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 142,714 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2023 142,714 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer jet blocked

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

engine cover & under tray fitted

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 139,261 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2021 139,261 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust box corroded

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

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

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 133,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 28 Apr 2018 120,216 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 108,265 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 94,441 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner. (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 94,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 71,992 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 71,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 61,458 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface cuts in outer sidewall of front offside tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,075 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2011 37,436 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 DVB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BF08 DVB, 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 DVB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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