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PF57 BXL

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 BXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026
Fail 25 Jan 2026 152,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 144,863 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 144,544 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 136,587 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,206 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 121,013 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 106,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 96,985 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 86,598 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,053 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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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PF57 BXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF57 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PF57 BXL?

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What year was PF57 BXL registered?

PF57 BXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is PF57 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF57 BXL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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