MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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))
exhaust system in general is coroded
rear exhaust bracket broken system still secure
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
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
BOTH FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES PERISHED
N/S/R TYRE LOW ON TREAD
REAR EXHAUST SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake disks lipped
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly worn
near side rear tyre serface cracking advise replace
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG08 LBX safe to buy?
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