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BJ58 WVP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,462 mi
Last recorded172,462 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 WVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 172,462 miles

surface rust across front and rear sub frame

Fail 24 Oct 2023 172,459 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust across front and rear sub frame

Pass 18 Oct 2022 168,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 163,830 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 158,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 150,727 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Park brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Fail 23 Oct 2019 150,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Park brake lever has little or no reserve travel

Pass 19 Oct 2018 137,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers fitted

exhaust slightlycorroded

not much reserve travel on handbrake lever

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,990 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 124,990 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 115,812 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

baby seat fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 110,910 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 106,016 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,373 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 92,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,869 miles

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 WVP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WVP, 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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BJ58 WVP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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