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ND58 WZJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,544 mi
Last recorded218,544 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 WZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 218,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2021 218,544 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2020 201,940 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2020 201,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 183,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 167,665 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2018 167,665 miles

Centre exhaust section outer skin corroded

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 151,520 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 129,241 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 121,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 120,213 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn unevenly and deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2014 120,213 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres worn unevenly and deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 114,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 114,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 103,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 88,104 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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ND58 WZJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ND58 WZJ, 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 ND58 WZJ registered?

ND58 WZJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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