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BT08 XFO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

230,820 mi
Last recorded230,820 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 230,820 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 221,790 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 221,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 215,189 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 204,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 192,807 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 183,983 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 177,535 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 167,112 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 150,200 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 135,080 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 119,955 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 103,276 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 89,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,641 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 47,482 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 XFO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 BT08 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

BT08 XFO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BT08 XFO safe to buy?

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