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A11 WUJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests49 (34 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

113,057 mi
Last recorded113,057 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

34 pass 15 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 113,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 113,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 101,350 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 101,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,212 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 96,333 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener off mirror ()

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 96,333 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener off mirror ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 66,660 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 66,660 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 92,039 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close chords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to chords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 92,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close chords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close to chords 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 63,747 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 86,597 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 86,597 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge close 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 59,098 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 59,080 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 81,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources holder missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 57,152 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 57,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,614 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 76,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,396 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 53,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 70,365 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 70,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge and wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 52,087 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 65,036 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2018 64,966 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,173 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald spots on inner edge 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

advise osf and nsf tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50/17

child seat fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,343 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 53,544 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 9 Jan 2016 53,544 miles

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Offside Front wishbone rear bush worn

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,908 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside tyre worn close to 2mm tread wear indicators

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,548 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 34,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,118 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 27,222 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 43,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 14,884 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,698 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,706 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,845 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,960 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 32,428 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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A11 WUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 49 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 A11 WUJ, 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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A11 WUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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