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BK08 VKH

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,170 mi
Last recorded183,170 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 VKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 183,170 miles

Both front side marker lights not working

Exhaust boxes start to corrode and split

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cover in oily mud (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cover in oily mud (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 183,169 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Both (1.1.C.1e)

Both front side marker lights not working

Exhaust boxes start to corrode and split

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cover in oily mud (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Cover in oily mud (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,325 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 168,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tyres wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 168,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2016 153,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 138,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 125,272 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 4 Apr 2014 125,272 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres stepping on inner edges

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,567 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 91,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2012 91,865 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,259 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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BK08 VKH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK08 VKH, 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 VKH registered?

BK08 VKH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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