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NL58 JXS

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,280 mi
Last recorded126,280 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 JXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 126,280 miles

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

Undertray loose

Fail 4 May 2018 126,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertray loose

Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 99,098 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,732 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,732 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 83,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Fail 6 Sep 2014 83,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear silencer badly rusted.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 70,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,957 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,645 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 JXS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JXS, 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 JXS registered?

NL58 JXS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2008.

Is NL58 JXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL58 JXS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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