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BG08 LBX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,210 mi
Last recorded120,210 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 LBX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 120,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 116,956 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 116,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 114,330 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 111,830 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 102,067 miles

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Fail 31 May 2019 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system in general is coroded

rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Pass 1 Jun 2018 93,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside wipe deteriated

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 2 Jun 2017 84,995 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 2 Jun 2017 84,995 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED

N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disks lipped

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2015 68,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wipers deteriated

Fail 29 May 2015 68,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

both front wipers deteriated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 61,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake disks lipped

Fail 6 Jun 2014 61,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake disks lipped

Pass 30 May 2013 53,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2013 53,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 May 2012 43,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

near side rear tyre serface cracking advise replace

Pass 12 May 2011 36,352 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 36,352 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LBX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG08 LBX, 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 LBX registered?

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

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