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BG08 LBV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

118,138 mi
Last recorded118,138 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LBV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 118,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2025 115,298 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 109,139 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 100,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,632 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 93,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,823 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,704 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 82,647 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 79,524 miles

coolant leaki

Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,247 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 76,246 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

NS rear brake pad getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,192 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,856 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 63,447 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 63,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 57,481 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,532 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 41,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 41,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,355 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,331 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 LBV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

BG08 LBV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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