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NL58 JXJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 JXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 126,490 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 126,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 115,912 miles

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 115,912 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 115,907 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 105,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 95,545 miles

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Trailer electrical socket 7pin stop lamps function inoperative

Pass 8 Apr 2022 86,667 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Suspension components rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2021 85,967 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 85,967 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,918 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 81,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 76,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,176 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 71,098 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres bald inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,022 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 53,093 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 44,323 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2013

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 39,239 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 39,239 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,693 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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NL58 JXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NL58 JXJ, 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 NL58 JXJ registered?

NL58 JXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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