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BN08 CVZ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,904 mi
Last recorded150,904 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 150,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 150,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 139,200 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 139,200 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2015 133,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Front tyres wearing on edges and worn to 3mm

Rear tyres cracked in tread area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,414 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,316 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate poor condition.

Pass 29 Feb 2012 94,871 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,871 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads worn thin

n/s/r inner face on brake disc is heavily scored

Pass 11 Mar 2011 74,720 miles

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

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

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

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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BN08 CVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BN08 CVZ, 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 CVZ registered?

BN08 CVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is BN08 CVZ safe to buy?

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