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BN57 FUM

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,416 mi
Last recorded73,416 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 FUM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,416 miles

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 73,415 miles

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

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

Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded On BOTH Sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 70,300 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2024 70,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover / undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,864 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,223 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,396 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 56,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 54,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 48,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower arm rear bush perished starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 44,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,970 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of (2.5.A.1c)

advise air line cracks in rear tyres in tread pattern

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,759 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,087 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 26,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 21,759 miles

advise o/s wiper worn

Fail 15 Jan 2013 21,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s wiper worn

Pass 18 Jan 2012 16,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,242 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 12,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 FUM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FUM, 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 FUM registered?

BN57 FUM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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