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BG08 VXP

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,365 mi
Last recorded157,365 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2021 157,365 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,926 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 130,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,862 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 125,784 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 117,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 117,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 110,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low on tread and worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 110,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres low on tread and worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,943 miles

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 102,943 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on screen

towplug socket not fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2013 82,325 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage on screen

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 61,271 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 61,271 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 VXP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VXP, 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 VXP registered?

BG08 VXP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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