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BV58 XPB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,073 mi
Last recorded164,073 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 164,073 miles

Central Loose heat-shield

Pass 25 Feb 2019 156,735 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 150,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 147,316 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Aug 2017 147,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,485 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 137,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' camera (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 125,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

oil and coolant low

rear caliper slide rubbers look swollen

tyre sealant out of date

Fail 8 Aug 2015 125,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean

oil and coolant low

rear brake discs wearing

rear caliper slide rubbers look swollen

tyre sealant out of date

Pass 11 Aug 2014 116,156 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,984 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 108,018 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 96,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front no plate

Fail 17 Aug 2012 96,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

crack in front no plate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 74,614 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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BV58 XPB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV58 XPB, 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 BV58 XPB registered?

BV58 XPB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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