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NJ58 ULG

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

63,917 mi
Last recorded63,917 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ58 ULG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 63,917 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 63,805 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 57,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 50,309 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 50,071 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 48,116 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 48,116 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 45,215 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 41,858 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 39,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 37,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 33,200 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 24,779 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 24,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 14,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 7,783 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 ULG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ58 ULG registered?

NJ58 ULG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is NJ58 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ58 ULG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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