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WK58 WFJ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,869 mi
Last recorded206,869 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK58 WFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2024 206,869 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))

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

Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 191,274 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 191,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working o/s jet broken (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 176,667 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2022 176,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2021 161,119 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,064 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 119,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and feathering.. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 101,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and feathering.. (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 89,132 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre out of shape and perished

Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,679 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,654 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 55,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,412 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,483 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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WK58 WFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK58 WFJ, 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 WK58 WFJ registered?

WK58 WFJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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