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WJ58 YRT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,850 mi
Last recorded155,850 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 YRT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 155,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 155,847 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 150,581 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 137,502 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 137,420 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 125,131 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,684 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,091 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 119,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 115,203 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,853 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 105,592 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2012 100,936 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 100,912 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 83,361 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 YRT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ58 YRT registered?

WJ58 YRT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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