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BG08 CTF

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 34,157 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,564 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,947 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 20,239 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 20,239 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,446 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2012 16,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2011 13,530 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 CTF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CTF, 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 CTF registered?

BG08 CTF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

Is BG08 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 CTF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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