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NL58 TJU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,688 mi
Last recorded198,688 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 TJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 198,688 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 186,881 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 177,825 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 177,744 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 168,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 168,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 162,080 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Around steering rack gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small clip missing - slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 154,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 154,243 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 150,400 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 150,394 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 140,603 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 127,245 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 109,662 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 96,598 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 76,044 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 76,044 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 59,358 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 43,988 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,348 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 38,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TJU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NL58 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

NL58 TJU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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