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VK08 BJF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,034 mi
Last recorded58,034 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 BJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 58,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Mar 2012 40,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 40,053 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre tread low

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 BJF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 VK08 BJF, 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 BJF registered?

VK08 BJF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is VK08 BJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK08 BJF shows 4 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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