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RV58 BYY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,039 mi
Last recorded115,039 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 BYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 115,039 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 110,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Fail 4 Oct 2021 110,004 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Oct 2020 107,825 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 107,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 104,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,472 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,826 miles

Emissions below recordable level

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear stabiliser bar bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear stabiliser bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,737 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis shapen

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Fail 6 Oct 2015 80,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre mis shapen

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre mis shapen

items removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,933 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,138 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,009 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,343 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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 BYY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RV58 BYY, 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 BYY registered?

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

Is RV58 BYY safe to buy?

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