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BX58 AXU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 AXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 92,673 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 92,664 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 91,902 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both . (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 90,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 88,870 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 88,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 84,068 miles

Front tyre`s, low tread, edges.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arms, rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 73,967 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 59,727 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 35,186 miles

Nearside Rear slightly worn inner side

Fail 3 Nov 2015 35,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear slightly worn inner side

Pass 29 Oct 2014 30,851 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 25,346 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 25,346 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 20,520 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 20,520 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 16,704 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 AXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BX58 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

BX58 AXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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