MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine cover/under-trays fitted
exhaust gases leaking from turbo
test carried out in wet conditions
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)
engine cover/under-trays fitted
exhaust gases leaking from turbo
test carried out in wet conditions
all tyres becoming poor on edges
treads raised rear tyres
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre on 3mm of tread
emmisions to clean
headlight aims on lower limits
nail in n/s/f tyre
see advisory sheet 277022221328
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system corroded - worse at joints and boxes
front brake pads wearing
n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit - requires attention
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV58 BYL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 RV58 BYL, 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 RV58 BYL registered?
RV58 BYL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 2008.
Is RV58 BYL safe to buy?
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