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BP57 XHT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,723 mi
Last recorded165,723 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 165,723 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 149,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,123 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

many very small stone chips to windowsreen

Fail 19 Nov 2014 133,123 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

many very small stone chips to windowsreen

Pass 23 Nov 2013 119,719 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 106,189 miles

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

boot compartment will not close

rear exhaust silencer deterioated

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,885 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 90,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 26 Jan 2011 72,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XHT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BP57 XHT, 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 XHT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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