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NA58 NVR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

133,965 mi
Last recorded133,965 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 NVR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 133,964 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 130,988 miles

Number plate lamps have faulty wiring.Going off when boot lid opens

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 123,554 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,824 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 117,824 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 111,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 107,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight movement o/s/f mirror

slight oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2020 107,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight movement o/s/f mirror

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKETS BROKE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS BONDING SEPERATING FROM HEATED MIRROR BACK INSECURE. REMOVED GLASS TO PREVENT DROPING ON FLOOR ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BEEN TAPED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SKOWER TO REACT

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER AND LOWER RADIOUSE ARM BUSHES ` (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 102,599 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective BRACKETS BROKE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged MIRROR GLASS BONDING SEPERATING FROM HEATED MIRROR BACK INSECURE. REMOVED GLASS TO PREVENT DROPING ON FLOOR ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged BEEN TAPED (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE SKOWER TO REACT

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER AND LOWER RADIOUSE ARM BUSHES ` (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 95,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,031 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 74,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s front brake pad slightly deteriorated

power steering pipes starting to rust

silencer mountings corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2015 59,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s front disc warped

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,201 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

n/s front brake lazy

Pass 2 Jan 2014 31,525 miles

n/s front brake lazy

Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,080 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 20,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 9,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 8,845 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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NA58 NVR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NA58 NVR, 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 NA58 NVR registered?

NA58 NVR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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