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BG58 BUW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 BUW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 138,964 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 138,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,614 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 107,267 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 97,009 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 91,652 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Oct 2015 91,644 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,674 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 84,674 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,087 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 66,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid getting low?

minor stone chips in screen

offside front tyre worn thin inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,760 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 39,760 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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BG58 BUW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BG58 BUW, 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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What year was BG58 BUW registered?

BG58 BUW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is BG58 BUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 BUW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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