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NL58 TKC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,464 mi
Last recorded71,464 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 TKC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 71,464 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 30 Jan 2026 71,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,351 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2024 70,351 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2023 69,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,668 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 68,485 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Dec 2022 68,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front wheel arch corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 2 Dec 2021 66,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2020 64,495 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2019 63,327 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2018 61,510 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing weak with corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2018 61,510 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing weak with corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to outer edge

Offside Rear road wheel has a distorted bead rim

Fail 6 Nov 2017 59,640 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cracks to outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear road wheel has a distorted bead rim

Pass 7 Nov 2016 58,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre has cracks to inner sidewall

Offside Rear wheel rim distorted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 55,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully inspected ,, child seat fitted

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

all brake discs corroded/pitted

fluctuation from all brakes

Fail 24 Oct 2014 52,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

nearside rear seat belt not tested..child seat fitted

offside front and both rear roadwheels bead rims distorted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs corroded

cracks in tread of both rear tyres

nearside rear seat belt not tested..child seat fitted

offside front and both rear roadwheels bead rims distorted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,340 miles

offside rear road wheel has a distorted bead rim

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on all brake discs

nearside front and both rear tyres have cracks in tread

nearside rear seat belt not tested .. child seat fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,896 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 37,723 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (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 TKC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKC, 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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NL58 TKC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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