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BL57 XWV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

205,718 mi
Last recorded205,718 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 205,718 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 200,221 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 195,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 189,957 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 184,178 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 179,027 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 174,410 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 174,410 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 164,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 156,288 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,674 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 138,948 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 128,243 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 121,480 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 106,468 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 94,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 89,052 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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BL57 XWV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BL57 XWV, 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 BL57 XWV registered?

BL57 XWV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BL57 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL57 XWV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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