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BG08 VJV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,712 mi
Last recorded119,712 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 119,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 119,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 108,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 105,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 105,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 101,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 95,029 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 90,952 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 86,811 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 86,793 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,753 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,352 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 77,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 75,029 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 75,029 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 May 2015 69,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 69,945 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 62,396 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 May 2014 62,396 miles

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

Advice tracking on the front due to the wear on the front tyres.

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2013 52,702 miles

DSTC light illuminated on dashboard.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 44,366 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 44,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 35,680 miles

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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 VJV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VJV, 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 VJV registered?

BG08 VJV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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