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NH57 EHZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,905 mi
Last recorded68,905 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 EHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 68,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 67,016 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 65,424 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 65,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,988 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,585 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 59,514 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 55,936 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 55,931 miles

Offside Side repeater not working o/s mirror indicator inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,620 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 47,049 miles

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,987 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 41,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 37,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,928 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 22,013 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,703 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,556 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)

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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NH57 EHZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NH57 EHZ, 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 NH57 EHZ registered?

NH57 EHZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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