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BG58 ZNV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,576 mi
Last recorded149,576 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 149,576 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 149,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Front springs corroded

Rear arm front bushes splitting slightly

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 147,782 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front turbo pipe loose in engine bay

Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush splitting

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

both front springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine has slight oil leak

exhaust corroded

plastic engine cover loose

Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1,6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2017 146,405 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1,6 inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 137,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface cracks in tread right rear tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2015 137,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise surface cracks in tread right rear tyre

all side lights remain on when engine runing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 120,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 120,714 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,237 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 81,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake pads low

Fail 25 Oct 2011 81,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

rear brake pads 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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BG58 ZNV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZNV, 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 ZNV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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