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GV58 BVF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,832 mi
Last recorded135,832 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 BVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,832 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 135,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,915 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 124,915 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 108,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,012 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,413 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 84,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2014 83,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,918 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,456 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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GV58 BVF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GV58 BVF, 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 GV58 BVF registered?

GV58 BVF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is GV58 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV58 BVF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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