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NH57 XJM

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,289 mi
Last recorded126,289 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 XJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 126,289 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 126,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 124,842 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 124,842 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 121,591 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 119,422 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 119,422 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 117,328 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 117,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 115,764 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 114,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 112,014 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 112,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 98,691 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,872 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,208 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

suspect clutch master cylinder leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,634 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,556 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 65,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 65,055 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 55,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 46,042 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 46,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XJM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NH57 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

NH57 XJM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is NH57 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH57 XJM shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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