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BP08 EOT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,886 mi
Last recorded134,886 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 EOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 134,886 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 134,886 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2019 126,663 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

slight oil around engine

Pass 18 May 2018 114,471 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 100,258 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 87,685 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 71,890 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 71,890 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 62,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,953 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 48,046 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 48,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 33,509 miles

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

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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BP08 EOT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP08 EOT, 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 BP08 EOT registered?

BP08 EOT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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