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M13 BEJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,753 mi
Last recorded184,753 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 184,753 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 177,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 177,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 172,074 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 164,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 164,341 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush perished and cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 160,091 miles

centre exhaust box corroded and very slightly blowing

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,589 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 151,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 146,743 miles

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

child seats to rear

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 146,743 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

centre exhaust box outer casing corroded

child seats to rear

nearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge

Pass 1 Feb 2017 143,721 miles

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

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

some corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 130,275 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 130,268 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,426 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 104,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 97,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 93,940 miles

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

Offside Front 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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M13 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M13 BEJ, 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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M13 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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