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YG58 BLJ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG58 BLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 92,356 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 91,142 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 90,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2023 88,342 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 86,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 78,842 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,212 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,879 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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YG58 BLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YG58 BLJ, 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 YG58 BLJ registered?

YG58 BLJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is YG58 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG58 BLJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG58 BLJ have outstanding finance?

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