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BK58 YHS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,076 mi
Last recorded133,076 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 YHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 133,076 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 132,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,557 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 100,311 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 91,153 miles

Front under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner tread slightly worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 81,136 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 81,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 71,511 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,148 miles

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

rear n/s wheel has damage

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,644 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 YHS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YHS, 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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BK58 YHS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 2008.

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