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YF58 BKX

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,172 mi
Last recorded142,172 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 BKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,172 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 138,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 131,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,647 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 120,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 114,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2018 114,357 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 106,670 miles

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

center exhaust outer cover insecure

Fail 8 Aug 2017 106,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NS front wishbone bush slight wear

Rear brakes slight fluctuation

center exhaust outer cover insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,077 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,077 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 82,062 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 74,948 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 60,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,860 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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YF58 BKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF58 BKX, 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 YF58 BKX registered?

YF58 BKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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