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BL08 DGF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,230 mi
Last recorded116,230 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 116,230 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 110,471 miles

All underbody forming corrosion not excessive

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 108,860 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/ broken

Fail 29 Nov 2021 108,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front headlamp self leveling sensor slightly insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,031 miles

Offside Front head lamp self leveling sensor slightly insecure

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger weld broken slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 92,057 miles

Off Side Front Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge.

Fail 21 May 2019 92,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster Not Working. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Off Side Front Tyre Badly Worn On Inner Edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,579 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 69,437 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 69,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,527 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 51,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 43,554 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 43,554 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 43,551 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,566 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 21,753 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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BL08 DGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BL08 DGF, 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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BL08 DGF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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