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BK58 OZD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,719 mi
Last recorded139,719 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 OZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,719 miles

Aux belt + tensioner worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 139,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Side repeater lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Aux belt + tensioner worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 133,465 miles

Nearside wiper not clearing windscreen not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 133,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside wiper not clearing windscreen not affecting drivers view

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot has a slight split

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 113,217 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

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Fail 17 Nov 2017 113,217 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

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

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Pass 28 Oct 2016 102,569 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,087 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 80,547 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,475 miles

windscreen cracked but in drivers view

Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,475 miles

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

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

windscreen cracked but in drivers view

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,843 miles

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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BK58 OZD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK58 OZD, 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 BK58 OZD registered?

BK58 OZD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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