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BN58 XRD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,282 mi
Last recorded165,282 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 XRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 165,282 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 165,282 miles

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

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

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 150,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 142,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt INNER (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 136,455 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 136,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 130,065 miles

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 130,065 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side marker inop

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 122,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2012 96,509 miles

both headlamps slightly dim

Fail 6 Oct 2012 95,934 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both headlamps slightly dim

Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,496 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 XRD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XRD, 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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What year was BN58 XRD registered?

BN58 XRD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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