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BG08 VKJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,071 mi
Last recorded106,071 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 106,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 106,071 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 104,109 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 104,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2023 100,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 100,327 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres bald on inner edges (205/55x16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 96,046 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2022 96,046 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 May 2021 91,158 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2020 85,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 74,594 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,909 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 66,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 59,859 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,121 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,967 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 39,644 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 27,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 20,604 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 VKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

BG08 VKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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