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BP57 LXM

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,181 mi
Last recorded140,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 LXM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 140,181 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 140,181 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure MOUNT (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 135,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 131,644 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 128,933 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,131 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,700 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 116,960 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,130 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2016 97,815 miles

Advise both rear tyres 3mm on inner edge and tread worn uneven on inner edge

Advise stone chip in windscreen

Advise wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 97,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Advise both rear tyres 3mm on inner edge and tread worn uneven on inner edge

Advise stone chip in windscreen

Advise wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 91,313 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 82,934 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 73,077 miles

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)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,751 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,671 miles

Nearside 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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BP57 LXM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP57 LXM, 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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BP57 LXM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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