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BG58 HLK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,585 mi
Last recorded166,585 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 HLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 166,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 166,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 158,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- droplinks (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2017 154,119 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded on the outer skin but no leaks detected

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 154,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside inner below requirements (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust centre box corroded on the outer skin but no leaks detected

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 128,597 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 104,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,857 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 65,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,327 miles

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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BG58 HLK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BG58 HLK, 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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BG58 HLK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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