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BP08 EPF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,436 mi
Last recorded103,436 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 EPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 103,436 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Oct 2013 94,773 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2012 84,536 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 84,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,006 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 66,006 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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BP08 EPF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP08 EPF, 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

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What year was BP08 EPF registered?

BP08 EPF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is BP08 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 EPF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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