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BG08 VJN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,565 mi
Last recorded168,565 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 168,565 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 156,951 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 156,951 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 145,370 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,095 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 128,056 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 123,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 117,715 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 117,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged leaking (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 May 2019 108,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven and becoming out shape

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2019 108,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven and becoming out shape

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2018 99,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 90,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 6 May 2016 82,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 71,405 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 62,509 miles

front fog light not working

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,002 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 44,613 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 34,906 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 VJN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VJN, 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 VJN registered?

BG08 VJN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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