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BN58 UZF

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

167,473 mi
Last recorded167,473 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UZF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,473 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 167,473 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT INNER EDGE

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 166,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 3 Nov 2020 166,368 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 6 Nov 2019 164,386 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 2 Nov 2019 164,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2018 157,481 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 152,055 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,797 miles

Centre Exhaust rusty

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR reflector damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

OSF inner c.v. boot leaking

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 119,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,005 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 112,470 miles

center exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 108,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions trigger point not met

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,654 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,886 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

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 UZF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

BN58 UZF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 October 2008.

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