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BN57 FUE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FUE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 113,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear exhaust has a broken bracket

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 108,786 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 105,941 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 105,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 102,684 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 98,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,705 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 90,023 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on legal limit and wearing on inside edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 90,023 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on legal limit and wearing on inside edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 85,360 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 85,299 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,253 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 85,252 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 80,048 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,877 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 64,199 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,596 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 25,658 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,518 miles

front and rear brake pads getting very 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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BN57 FUE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol 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 BN57 FUE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN57 FUE registered?

BN57 FUE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BN57 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN57 FUE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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