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WJ58 HGN

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,293 mi
Last recorded110,293 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 HGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 110,293 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 100,984 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 100,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 93,925 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all of them are perished . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 85,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 85,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 76,872 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 67,168 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,031 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 56,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2017 48,816 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 44,550 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 42,268 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 1 Aug 2014 38,623 miles

wipers smear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 34,238 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,776 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 26,956 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 26,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WJ58 HGN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WJ58 HGN, 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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WJ58 HGN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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