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NJ58 UKF

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,305 mi
Last recorded87,305 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 UKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 87,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Radiator support panel corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,714 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Heatshield loose

Pass 23 Jul 2024 80,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 75,156 miles

both front struts corrosion

rear axle flexi hoses corrosion

rear suspension & arms corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2022 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 68,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,210 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 60,786 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,389 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 54,941 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 54,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2015 42,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 42,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 35,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,395 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,076 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,693 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 UKF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UKF, 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 UKF registered?

NJ58 UKF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2008.

Is NJ58 UKF safe to buy?

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