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BJ58 WVK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,879 mi
Last recorded137,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 137,879 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 136,852 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 136,788 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 133,459 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 125,018 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 119,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 119,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer to tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 108,697 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 99,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 99,269 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,713 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 87,713 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working orange marker (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 74,160 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 74,160 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 58,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 57,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 52,194 miles

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 42,258 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 42,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 35,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WVK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ58 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

BJ58 WVK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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