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GX57 NHZ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

142,494 mi
Last recorded142,494 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 NHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 142,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre slight edge wear

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamination (0.1 (b))

steering rack area damp

Fail 13 Feb 2024 142,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear tyre slight edge wear

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamination (0.1 (b))

steering rack area damp

Pass 14 Mar 2023 131,837 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Inner heavy wear no cords showing at time of test + worn on 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamination (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

hand brake travel slighty high

Fail 10 Mar 2023 131,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear Inner heavy wear no cords showing at time of test + worn on 3mm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delamination (0.1 (b))

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

hand brake travel slighty high

steering rack area damp

Pass 5 Apr 2022 120,758 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

back box exhaust hanger broken

hand brake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment not excessive

Fail 4 Apr 2022 120,758 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

back box exhaust hanger broken

hand brake has movement indicating incorrect adjustment not excessive

Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,538 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre edge wear

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both brake hoses covers deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel slighty high

steering rack area damp

Fail 9 Apr 2021 109,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge wear

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front edge wear

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both brake hoses covers deteriorated

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel slighty high

oil level low

steering rack area damp

Pass 21 Apr 2020 102,279 miles

Nearside Front steering rack joint damp

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 102,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack joint damp

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slight white light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 92,521 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 92,521 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 82,358 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Nearside steering rack area damp

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 82,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + heavy cracked inner wear (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage

Nearside steering rack area damp

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 73,566 miles

Front both coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

boot lid warning lamp is on

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake travel high

Fail 4 May 2017 73,566 miles

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

Front both coil springs slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Inner tyre wear

boot lid warning lamp is on

exhaust deteriorated

hand brake travel high

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

park brake lever still has a long travel but locks at 8 clicks

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,642 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,253 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 54,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 49,484 miles

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

n/s/f side marker not working

o/s/r tyre worn on inside face

Pass 11 May 2012 45,482 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,539 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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GX57 NHZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 GX57 NHZ, 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 GX57 NHZ registered?

GX57 NHZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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