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BJ58 KTG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,154 mi
Last recorded137,154 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KTG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 137,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 113,857 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 107,402 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,637 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,483 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,976 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,576 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 93,576 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror case (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 85,514 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 85,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 78,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,175 miles

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

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

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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BJ58 KTG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BJ58 KTG, 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 BJ58 KTG registered?

BJ58 KTG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is BJ58 KTG safe to buy?

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