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BN08 RWV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,108 mi
Last recorded208,108 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 208,108 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 208,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 204,378 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2024 204,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexible pipe and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine oil level low

Pass 23 May 2023 189,876 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 188,594 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 180,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 171,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 159,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn more on inside edge

Fail 20 Apr 2017 159,745 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn more on inside edge

Pass 15 Apr 2016 149,304 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 149,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 127,030 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 107,252 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 98,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,331 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 RWV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc 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 RWV, 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 RWV registered?

BN08 RWV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is BN08 RWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 RWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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