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PY08 JPJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

82,879 mi
Last recorded82,879 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 82,879 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 82,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 80,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 78,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 77,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg locating bracket slightly out of alignment in hub

Pass 12 Jun 2019 76,984 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 76,318 miles

exhaust bracket missing corroded off[ exhaust still secure]

Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust bracket missing corroded off[ exhaust still secure]

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,552 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,753 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 58,590 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 49,888 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 45,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2012 37,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 26,588 miles

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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PY08 JPJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PY08 JPJ, 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 PY08 JPJ registered?

PY08 JPJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 2008.

Is PY08 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 JPJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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