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VK08 BHV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,735 mi
Last recorded107,735 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 BHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 107,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 103,246 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 97,322 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 97,319 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 87,631 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 85,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,842 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 78,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 71,374 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 67,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,497 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,009 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,935 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 41,827 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 35,801 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,636 miles

Front 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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VK08 BHV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 VK08 BHV, 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

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What year was VK08 BHV registered?

VK08 BHV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is VK08 BHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 BHV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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