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BF08 ZSO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

178,541 mi
Last recorded178,541 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 ZSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 178,541 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded and peeling in places

Pass 12 Jun 2020 162,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 161,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.33 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 142,370 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 123,023 miles

Air leaking from small hole in nearside rear tyre

Rear exhaust peeling in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 107,927 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and splitting around the tread blocks

Offside Front tyre is perishing and splitting around the tread blocks

exhaust centre rear box is in a poor corroded condition

rear under body heat shield is partially insecure

slight imbalance in front brake performance

Fail 16 Jan 2017 107,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and splitting around the tread blocks

Offside Front tyre is perishing and splitting around the tread blocks

exhaust centre rear box is in a poor corroded condition

rear under body heat shield is partially insecure

slight imbalance in front brake performance

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,894 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 99,050 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 99,041 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 90,047 miles

Rear pads getting low advisory

Pass 9 Sep 2013 80,879 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 66,290 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2011 50,635 miles

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2011 50,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Unable to check N/S/R seat belt due to child seat fitted

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 ZSO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZSO, 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 ZSO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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