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BG57 UAR

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,529 mi
Last recorded157,529 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 UAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 157,529 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 157,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 152,609 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,960 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 138,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation handbrake cable burst during test (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 132,870 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,509 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 118,767 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 118,767 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater missing bulb missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 109,800 miles

child seat fitted - full inspection of adult seatbelt cannot be carried out

Fail 14 Jan 2016 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted - full inspection of adult seatbelt cannot be carried out

Pass 17 Jan 2015 95,226 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2014 86,581 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 16 Jan 2013 65,753 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 65,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,943 miles

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

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

slight damage to outer sidewall nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2010 29,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 29,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside 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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BG57 UAR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG57 UAR, 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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BG57 UAR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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