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BG08 VKA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,225 mi
Last recorded163,225 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VKA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2015 163,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 141,439 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,899 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 99,465 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 78,164 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 57,862 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 42,198 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 21,008 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 19,453 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 VKA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG08 VKA registered?

BG08 VKA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BG08 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 VKA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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