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WJ58 LRA

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,420 mi
Last recorded67,420 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 LRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,420 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,996 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 54,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 51,155 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,399 miles

emissions too low to record

Pass 10 Sep 2014 41,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 35,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,020 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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WJ58 LRA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WJ58 LRA, 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 WJ58 LRA registered?

WJ58 LRA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is WJ58 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ58 LRA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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