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BV58 XPS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

215,692 mi
Last recorded215,692 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XPS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 215,692 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 215,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 197,824 miles

Both tear tyres are worn unevenly

Centre silencer corroded

Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 187,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 187,115 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 159,138 miles

'Boot lid open' warning shows continuously on display

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box is corroded badly underneath

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

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

Offside rear tyre is showing signs of rubber deterioration on inner and outer sidewalls - tread wear down to 2.0/2.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 159,138 miles

'Boot lid open' warning shows continuously on display

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust rear box is corroded badly underneath

Offside rear tyre is showing signs of rubber deterioration on inner and outer sidewalls - tread wear down to 2.0/2.5mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 124,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear inner edge and 0n 3mm

Fail 9 Jan 2013 124,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre has uneven tread wear inner edge and 0n 3mm

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,146 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 XPS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XPS, 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 XPS registered?

BV58 XPS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is BV58 XPS safe to buy?

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