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NA58 BGV

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,594 mi
Last recorded108,594 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 BGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 108,594 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 108,564 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,314 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 106,314 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 101,305 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,004 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 87,587 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 87,587 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,202 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 78,202 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,928 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 69,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,580 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 52,382 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,470 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,782 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 42,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 40,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 40,182 miles

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

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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NA58 BGV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NA58 BGV, 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 NA58 BGV registered?

NA58 BGV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is NA58 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA58 BGV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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