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WJ08 RXN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,883 mi
Last recorded118,883 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 RXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 118,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2024 104,052 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Poor condition and need of imminent change presenter advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 104,049 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,592 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,303 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,211 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 73,091 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,154 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see inner pad thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened unable to see inner pad thickness (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 62,851 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 62,851 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,562 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 23 Mar 2015 35,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 23,681 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 11,229 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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WJ08 RXN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc 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 WJ08 RXN, 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 WJ08 RXN registered?

WJ08 RXN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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