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NH57 JZR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,358 mi
Last recorded144,358 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 JZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 144,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 137,754 miles

Nearside Front Inner C V Gator small split

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded away

covers over testable items

Pass 28 Jun 2017 127,885 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner edge on limit

covers over testable items

rear pads 35% left

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 127,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres very low on tread on inner edge on limit

covers over testable items

rear pads 35% left

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 113,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats belts not tested

damage to n/s/r door and arch

rear tyres tread stepping up

Fail 31 Mar 2016 113,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

child seats fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r seats belts not tested

damage to n/s/r door and arch

rear tyres tread stepping up

Pass 4 Mar 2015 101,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 89,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,230 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,763 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 74,763 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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NH57 JZR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NH57 JZR, 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 JZR registered?

NH57 JZR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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