MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Silencer in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner shoulder uneven wear (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Silencer in poor condition
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer casing deteriorated.
rear silencer hanger corroded.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF08 ERV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 ERV, 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 BF08 ERV registered?
BF08 ERV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is BF08 ERV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF08 ERV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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