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OY58 BEJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,328 mi
Last recorded111,328 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 BEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 111,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,144 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 103,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 101,728 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,207 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jun 2021 96,835 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jul 2020 93,918 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 90,818 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 90,818 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 87,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 83,994 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,037 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 75,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 71,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,995 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 62,556 miles

spare tyre missing

Pass 8 Aug 2011 48,651 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 48,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OY58 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OY58 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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What year was OY58 BEJ registered?

OY58 BEJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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