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BD58 HZH

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,161 mi
Last recorded71,161 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD58 HZH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,161 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge (tread on 3mm)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,250 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

22% inbalance on front brakes!

Front tyres worn off on edge!

Nearside 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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BD58 HZH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD58 HZH, 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 BD58 HZH registered?

BD58 HZH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is BD58 HZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD58 HZH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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