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LA08 BWN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 113,731 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Dec 2025 113,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 100,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 100,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 86,234 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 86,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 80,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,208 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some component's

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,240 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 76,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim bent/dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,381 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,634 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 68,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear non obligatory position light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 64,005 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction underside of components

Pass 20 Jul 2016 59,166 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 52,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

offside front tyre has age cracks

Fail 21 Jul 2015 52,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks

offside front tyre has age cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2014 44,659 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 44,656 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 38,424 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades split at ends

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,353 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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LA08 BWN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LA08 BWN, 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 LA08 BWN registered?

LA08 BWN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2008.

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