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BV08 YUN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,231 mi
Last recorded139,231 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 YUN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 139,231 miles

Exhaust mid section outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 139,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mid section outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL BRAKES (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 May 2019 126,469 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 111,780 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear Puncture in tyre.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 74,658 miles

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 54,678 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nsf tyre wearing on edges (215451893v)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 47,547 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre has a shallow cut

windscreen wiper leaves light line

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn inner shoulders

unable to clearly visualise rear inner brake pads,though offside appears wearing thin

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,897 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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BV08 YUN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BV08 YUN, 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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BV08 YUN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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