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BG08 CSX

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,829 mi
Last recorded149,829 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 149,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 140,159 miles

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))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 139,923 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 132,463 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 124,508 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 116,066 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 102,956 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,956 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 100,800 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 100,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,937 miles

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))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 95,936 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 89,418 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 80,778 miles

exhaust hanging brackets badly corroded

off side plus near side rear tyres tread splitting

steering rack damp

Fail 29 Jun 2017 80,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,258 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,757 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 40,770 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 36,193 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,935 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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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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BG08 CSX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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