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WV08 LZJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,651 mi
Last recorded90,651 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 LZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 90,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 82,597 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 71,388 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 60,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,319 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 54,319 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 45,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,612 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,157 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 33,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2012 22,857 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 17,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,789 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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WV08 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WV08 LZJ, 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 WV08 LZJ registered?

WV08 LZJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is WV08 LZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV08 LZJ shows 18 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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