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NJ58 JTV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,979 mi
Last recorded120,979 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 JTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 114,024 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner boot split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively inner boot split (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend discs/pads replaced 2-3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,842 miles

Front both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 7 Dec 2022 101,552 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 97,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both only just legal at time of test recommend replaced asap!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint starting to split replace 2-3months (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 97,139 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres only just legal at time of test!!! recommend replaced asap! (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint starting to split replace 2-3months (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low!!!- recommend discs/pads replaced 1-2000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,973 miles

Front replace front discs/pads 3-5000 miles

Pass 14 Nov 2018 81,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs/pads approx 5000 miles!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs/pads approx 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 81,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs/pads approx 5000 miles!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace discs/pads approx 3-4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,904 miles

recommend tracking checked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

recommend tracking checked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,882 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 60,444 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 60,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge down to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,063 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,627 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,804 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 JTV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

NJ58 JTV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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