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NL58 TJV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

91,059 mi
Last recorded91,059 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 TJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 91,059 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Rear Bush Very Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,014 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 2.5mm Worn To Excess On Inner Edge Of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE - Rear Bush Very Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,608 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 75,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cord Exposed On Inner Edge of Tread -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm -- 205 55 16 -- (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 70,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front winter tyre tread stating to lift

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

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 28 Oct 2016 70,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front winter tyre tread stating to lift

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,024 miles

Front Brake Disc's Lipped Grooved And Worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake Disc's Lipped And worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 65,999 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint Possible Power Steering Pump Leaking? (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake Disc's Lipped And worn

Front Brake Disc's Lipped Grooved And Worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,364 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 61,364 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 56,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,462 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,273 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coolant low

oil low

Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,390 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 34,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TJV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 TJV, 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 NL58 TJV registered?

NL58 TJV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is NL58 TJV safe to buy?

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