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BN08 RXG

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,114 mi
Last recorded150,114 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 RXG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 150,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 143,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 143,323 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 138,226 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear reg plate split

covers under bonnet

Fail 15 Mar 2016 138,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Rear reg plate split

covers under bonnet

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Feb 2015 135,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 123,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front reg plate beginning to rott.

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm

rear brake pads appear low

several exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 128,852 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 128,852 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 123,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 90,728 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2011 90,728 miles

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

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

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

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 RXG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RXG, 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 RXG?

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What year was BN08 RXG registered?

BN08 RXG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is BN08 RXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 RXG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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