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YC58 BJV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,733 mi
Last recorded123,733 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 BJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 123,733 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 118,349 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 115,228 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 107,511 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 107,166 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 92,742 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 52,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,406 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 BJV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJV, 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 YC58 BJV registered?

YC58 BJV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is YC58 BJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 BJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC58 BJV have outstanding finance?

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