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BX58 ABO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,788 mi
Last recorded82,788 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 ABO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 82,788 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,142 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,486 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 74,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,431 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 70,989 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 66,898 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,795 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 58,680 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,337 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,337 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 46,510 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 46,510 miles

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

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

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 7 Sep 2012 42,893 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,243 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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BX58 ABO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BX58 ABO, 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 BX58 ABO registered?

BX58 ABO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 2008.

Is BX58 ABO safe to buy?

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