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LJ58 UHP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,638 mi
Last recorded38,638 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 UHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 38,638 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 38,636 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 36,163 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front/Rear discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 34,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 31,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 26,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner side edge 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall 205/50X17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 25,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 24,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 24,615 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 22,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 21,480 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 19,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 18,546 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,522 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 12,920 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 11,572 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 9,152 miles

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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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LJ58 UHP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LJ58 UHP, 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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LJ58 UHP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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