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NA58 NVY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA58 NVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 158,941 miles

Front heatshield slightly loose

Pass 29 Nov 2024 157,878 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 154,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 152,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2021 149,394 miles

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 15 Nov 2021 149,393 miles

Brake cable damaged ends excessively corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 147,789 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable ends corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 147,788 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake cable ends corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 142,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 132,025 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,442 miles

corrosion to front subframe

Pass 13 Oct 2015 103,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

minimal reserve travel on park brake lever

Fail 12 Oct 2015 103,777 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 28% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 96,455 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 84,290 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)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,167 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,163 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs outter face lightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,674 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 NVY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NA58 NVY, 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 NVY registered?

NA58 NVY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2008.

Is NA58 NVY safe to buy?

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