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BT08 CXV

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,718 mi
Last recorded70,718 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 70,718 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,320 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 65,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 55,135 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 55,134 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage on the bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect obscured with tape (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% obscured with tape (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 52,183 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 48,357 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 48,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake discs inner surfaces slight corrosion

n/s/f tyre inner tread is low

o/s/f tyre inner tread is bald

Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,390 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 32,085 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,474 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 17,288 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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BT08 CXV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BT08 CXV, 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 BT08 CXV registered?

BT08 CXV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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