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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Lamp does not conform to testing standards. ( LED fitted instead of Standard Bulb ) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Main Beam. Lamp does not conform to testing standards. ( LED fitted instead of Standard Bulb ) (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Tail pipe bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hanging brackets corroded
near side rear shock absorber shield deteriorated
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hanging brackets corroded
near side rear shock absorber shield deteriorated
steering rack damp
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded
front brake disc worn
near side rear tyre worn low
off side front tyre worn low on inner edge
off side plus near side rear suspension link arms bushes worn
off side plus near side rear tyres tread splitting
power steering fluid level low
power steering reservoir/pipes damp
rear brake discs scored and worn
exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded
off side plus near side rear tyres tread splitting
steering rack damp
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded
off side plus near side rear tyres tread splitting
steering rack damp
Advise - all tyres perishing
Advise - both front tyres worn low on inner edges
Advise - exhaust hanging brackets very rusty
Advise - front brake discs worn
Advise - rear brake discs worn
Advise - rear brakes starting to wear low
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust rusty in places
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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BG08 CSX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BG08 CSX, 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 BG08 CSX registered?
BG08 CSX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.
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