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BJ08 ZXU

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

230,414 mi
Last recorded230,414 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ZXU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2026 230,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split excessively blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed split in centre excessively blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 210,479 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 200,102 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 200,102 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 196,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 196,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 192,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 186,942 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 186,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 173,766 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 160,279 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2017 160,279 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,408 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 129,408 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2015 110,034 miles

Undertrays fitted. Blocking view of components.

Fail 16 Oct 2015 109,621 miles

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

Undertrays fitted. Blocking view of components.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,437 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,709 miles

Both front tyres are balding on the inner edges (wheel alignment)

Drivers rear tyre low pressure..

Passenger front wheel and tyre has some kerbing damage..

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,625 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,652 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,057 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 62,057 miles

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

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 ZXU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZXU, 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 ZXU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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