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BP08 OGY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 OGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 98,398 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,232 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 93,226 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively pads worn low (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 87,328 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leaking from offside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 79,778 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 74,921 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 72,813 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 72,813 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 68,484 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 57,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 50,325 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front and rear brake pads worn

nearside rear indicator bulb fading in colour

offside front tyre damaged on outer wall

power steering pump noisey in operation

Pass 10 May 2016 45,338 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 41,697 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 35,725 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 30,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 25,332 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 15,150 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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BP08 OGY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OGY, 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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BP08 OGY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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