MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,576 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG58 ZNV safe to buy?
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