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BG08 VXZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,771 mi
Last recorded174,771 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 VXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2025 174,771 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 169,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 157,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,664 miles

Front Inner brakes worn to inner faces

Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 142,419 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 142,344 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 136,191 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 136,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Marker lamp not working

Pass 22 Oct 2018 123,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2017 111,761 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 105,193 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 94,484 miles

Nearside front side marker lamp not working.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 72,831 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 54,931 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 54,778 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 May 2011 46,573 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 VXZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VXZ, 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 VXZ registered?

BG08 VXZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BG08 VXZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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