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BF58 YJE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,355 mi
Last recorded189,355 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF58 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 189,355 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing sharp edes

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2026 189,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front wing sharp edes

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2025 182,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 179,890 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 177,234 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 171,837 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 163,063 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 163,063 miles

Rear Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 155,208 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 155,208 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 147,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 136,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 126,392 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 114,462 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 114,485 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 96,188 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 85,299 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,201 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions not registering

nearside front tyre wearing thin on extreme inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 65,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,979 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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BF58 YJE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF58 YJE, 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 BF58 YJE registered?

BF58 YJE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2008.

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