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NJ58 JRZ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,319 mi
Last recorded45,319 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 45,319 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 45,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 42,547 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 42,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 39,779 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 39,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 37,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 35,467 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 35,467 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 33,127 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 31,735 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2019 29,060 miles

rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 24 May 2018 26,561 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 23,949 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 21,744 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 19,498 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 15,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 13,519 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 11,244 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 8,500 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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NJ58 JRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 NJ58 JRZ, 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 NJ58 JRZ registered?

NJ58 JRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is NJ58 JRZ safe to buy?

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