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YC58 BDV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,535 mi
Last recorded177,535 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 BDV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 177,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2023 177,535 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2022 163,019 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 163,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section failed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour in mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 150,704 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 134,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 120,397 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 120,397 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,481 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,481 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 64,769 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

two nails in offside rear tyre...

Pass 27 Jul 2016 41,801 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 38,560 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 33,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 27,856 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 22,229 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 15,982 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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YC58 BDV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC58 BDV, 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 YC58 BDV registered?

YC58 BDV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 2008.

Is YC58 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 BDV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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