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BG08 LBY

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,690 mi
Last recorded65,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 65,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 63,738 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 63,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,689 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,689 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 58,693 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 54,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 54,456 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,115 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,115 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both side. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,549 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 48,549 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 42,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 37,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 31,806 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,331 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 22,026 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 18,965 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 18,965 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 15,009 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 12,117 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 LBY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LBY, 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 LBY registered?

BG08 LBY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is BG08 LBY safe to buy?

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