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NJ58 UKH

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

150,161 mi
Last recorded150,161 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 UKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 150,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (advise replacing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and system corroded at silencer pipe

Offside rear brake calliper damp(advise further investigation )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 150,144 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Close to exhaust at front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front (advise replacing) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken and system corroded at silencer pipe

Offside rear brake calliper damp(advise further investigation )

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 138,511 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Nearside dipped beam image poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 130,546 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,769 miles

Exhaust flexi section armour broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield poorly fixed

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT.DEVOID OF TREAD AT EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 109,601 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 108,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 97,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Offside driveshaft seal ()

Pass 18 May 2017 85,898 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 73,230 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 68,500 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 68,500 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 55,917 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 46,260 miles

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)

front plate damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,389 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,233 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 UKH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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