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BN58 HLM

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,787 mi
Last recorded52,787 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 HLM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 52,787 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 45,630 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rodend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both N/S/R and O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 42,338 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 39,101 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 37,530 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,558 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Feb 2017 31,527 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,853 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 30,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 30,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 30,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,297 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 29,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,537 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,656 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 25,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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BN58 HLM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BN58 HLM, 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 BN58 HLM registered?

BN58 HLM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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The MOT history for BN58 HLM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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