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BF08 ETX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,283 mi
Last recorded99,283 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ETX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 99,283 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 99,283 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 91,889 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 85,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 78,897 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 74,707 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 70,007 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 61,655 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,411 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF08 ETX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ETX, 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 BF08 ETX registered?

BF08 ETX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BF08 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 ETX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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