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MH08 BZF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,128 mi
Last recorded176,128 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 BZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 176,128 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 176,008 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 170,004 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inneredge 205/50/17v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 169,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn on inneredge 205/50/17v (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2021 163,276 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 156,554 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 156,554 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 138,082 miles

Front Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 127,880 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 127,824 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 107,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

adviced exhaust corroded

adviced front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Fail 9 Mar 2017 106,887 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

adviced exhaust corroded

adviced front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,114 miles

Exhaust outer skin corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped + wearing low on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2015 87,063 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to split.

Exhaust outer skin corroding.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped + wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2014 72,747 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 53,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 53,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 43,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,724 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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MH08 BZF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MH08 BZF, 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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MH08 BZF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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