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BN08 CVX

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,920 mi
Last recorded110,920 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2023 110,920 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 101,673 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 101,673 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 94,638 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 89,927 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 89,927 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 89,247 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,270 miles

number plate light dim

slight damage n/s headlamp

Pass 30 Jul 2015 69,353 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre lumpy/uneven on inner tread

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,855 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 48,299 miles

n/s/f tyre damage sidewall

Fail 30 Jul 2013 48,299 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre damage sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 37,856 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 37,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 25,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 25,259 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 24,179 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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BN08 CVX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BN08 CVX, 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 BN08 CVX registered?

BN08 CVX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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