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BG08 LCK

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,366 mi
Last recorded148,366 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 148,366 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 140,615 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 133,417 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 127,076 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 125,042 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 119,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 109,478 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 97,270 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened walls corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 97,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened walls corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 90,224 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 90,222 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 82,554 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 71,327 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 61,898 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 49,860 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,621 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 39,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,280 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,667 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 LCK 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 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 LCK, 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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BG08 LCK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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