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WJ58 LRL

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,631 mi
Last recorded144,631 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 144,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Park brake just reached minimum effort /need to be checked soon

Pass 11 Mar 2025 140,141 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 136,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

chip a zone

Fail 11 Mar 2024 136,724 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both plus cracking (5.2.3 (e))

chip a zone

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,387 miles

chip a zone

Fail 2 Mar 2023 133,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip a zone

Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,020 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 128,962 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 125,452 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 125,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,682 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,466 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 115,466 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre uneven tread

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 109,133 miles

All Discs pitted

Covers fitted

Rear coil springs has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2018 109,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All Discs pitted

Covers fitted

Rear coil springs has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2017 102,570 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv joint boot split but ok

covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 102,568 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 95,807 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 95,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,816 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmisions clean,no smoke detected

Pass 30 Aug 2012 41,301 miles

emissions clear no smoke detected

Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,774 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 LRL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

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

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