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BG58 ZPH

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,693 mi
Last recorded155,693 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 ZPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,693 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 148,113 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 148,113 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,147 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,753 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 109,529 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers smeary

offside rear tyre pressure 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 ZPH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

BG58 ZPH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is BG58 ZPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG58 ZPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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