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BK08 DZP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 DZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 164,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 164,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 160,612 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 158,985 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Mar 2021 158,985 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 156,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer c.v boot clip not holding boot secure

Pass 10 Apr 2019 150,067 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 150,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,227 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 145,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 141,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 140,999 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 135,982 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 135,982 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,970 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 128,596 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 122,336 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 122,336 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 118,265 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 99,880 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,515 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BK08 DZP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BK08 DZP, 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 BK08 DZP registered?

BK08 DZP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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