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BK58 VYW

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,210 mi
Last recorded121,210 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 VYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 121,210 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 113,503 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,068 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 106,068 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 102,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 102,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,356 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 100,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,895 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 96,877 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 92,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,488 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 90,257 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 86,059 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 73,686 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 69,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 63,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,560 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 VYW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK58 VYW, 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 VYW registered?

BK58 VYW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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