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NG58 JVL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,411 mi
Last recorded149,411 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG58 JVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 149,411 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 148,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,405 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2021 143,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 132,818 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear calliper is wet/damp- no signs of leak during examination

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

Fail 9 May 2019 132,816 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower arms ( rear bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear calliper is wet/damp- no signs of leak during examination

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 113,099 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 113,087 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,205 miles

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Mar 2016 99,205 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and undertray covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 92,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

engine oil leaks

excaust deteriorated

under tray lose

Pass 11 Jul 2014 83,336 miles

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,039 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 72,039 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 65,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight scratch on windscreen zone a

Fail 12 Nov 2012 64,943 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight scratch on windscreen zone a

Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,457 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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NG58 JVL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NG58 JVL, 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 NG58 JVL registered?

NG58 JVL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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