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RV58 BYM

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 BYM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 135,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 May 2018 135,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Manufacturer’s engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,938 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage and wheel rim

Pass 29 Mar 2016 107,775 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,417 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,880 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,561 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,133 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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RV58 BYM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYM, 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 RV58 BYM registered?

RV58 BYM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is RV58 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 BYM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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