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BF08 YXT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,100 mi
Last recorded80,100 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 YXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 80,100 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 71,281 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 69,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,197 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,539 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,100 miles

N/S/F Wiper Blade Worn 20"

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/F Wiper Blade Worn 20"

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 55,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,441 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 37,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 20,204 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,059 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 YXT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BF08 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

BF08 YXT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BF08 YXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF08 YXT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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