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BN08 KXE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

178,266 mi
Last recorded178,266 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 178,266 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 177,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 157,387 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 114,340 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,204 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 100,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 100,554 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 92,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2011 67,035 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 KXE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 KXE, 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

How do I check the history of BN08 KXE?

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What year was BN08 KXE registered?

BN08 KXE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is BN08 KXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 KXE 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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