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BV58 XRA

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,704 mi
Last recorded151,704 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV58 XRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 151,704 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 151,704 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 141,173 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 128,535 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 114,823 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,071 miles

Rear brake disc have surface rust

Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,071 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc have surface rust

Fail 21 Jan 2015 104,307 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 104,307 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,447 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 96,447 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,539 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread bald on inner edes approaching legal limit\rear tyres flat spotted on innertread lugs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,989 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 80,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,825 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,825 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XRA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XRA, 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 BV58 XRA registered?

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

Is BV58 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV58 XRA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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