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BN58 LDY

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,745 mi
Last recorded196,745 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 LDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 196,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 195,610 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 195,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 193,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 193,098 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 193,094 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 192,548 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 192,524 miles

Emissions not tested exc smoke 8.2 (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 191,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 190,840 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 190,716 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 190,461 miles

exhaust brakets carroded

Fail 9 Oct 2019 190,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

exhaust brakets carroded

Pass 25 Sep 2018 189,580 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

centre and back exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 188,727 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 182,951 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 171,610 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 158,822 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 158,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 135,825 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 110,260 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, and slightly out shape.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,970 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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BN58 LDY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LDY, 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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BN58 LDY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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