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BJ08 LFX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,595 mi
Last recorded90,595 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 LFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished / inner tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 90,589 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blades deteriorated. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracked / perished / inner tread out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 87,898 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front bumper grill damaged, not likely to cause injury when made contact or grazed.

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lens on wing mirror damaged, but has no effect on light emitted. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 87,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front front bumper grill damaged, not likely to cause injury when made contact or grazed.

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Indicator lens on wing mirror damaged, but has no effect on light emitted. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 85,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body damaged and scratch

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 85,859 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body damaged and scratch

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated asap (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body damaged dent scratch all over

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 82,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewall cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,084 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 79,025 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body and door damaged dent

Fail 2 Mar 2020 79,024 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50 zr17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside body and door damaged dent

Pass 7 Mar 2019 77,110 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cut

Fail 6 Mar 2019 77,109 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under-tray fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre rubber cut

Offside Front Side mirror cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm cut

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,829 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre side wall Rubber cut

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/50R17 V (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre side wall Rubber cut

Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,611 miles

Front Headlight cleaning device not working normal H7 Bulb fitted

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall rubber worn and cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall rubber cut

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre side wall cut and cracked

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 61,880 miles

NOTE: Both rear road tyres deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,948 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,742 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,485 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 38,967 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 38,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ08 LFX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BJ08 LFX, 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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BJ08 LFX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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