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BN08 CWL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 CWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,483 miles

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 107,480 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 98,689 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 92,814 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 92,813 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 87,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 77,687 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,042 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 CWL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

BN08 CWL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is BN08 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 CWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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