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BJ58 KUD

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

199,837 mi
Last recorded199,837 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 199,837 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 192,311 miles

Offside Front wheel binding

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2016 181,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 181,811 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 181,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 149,021 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R bumper area damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 124,254 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 94,288 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 94,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 83,147 miles

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

nearside front headlamp bulb dim

nearside rear suspension damper bump stop splitting

offside rear suspension damper bump stop splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,513 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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BJ58 KUD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KUD, 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 BJ58 KUD registered?

BJ58 KUD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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