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NL58 XXK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,857 mi
Last recorded230,857 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL58 XXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 230,857 miles

Front wipers smearing screen

Rear brake discs have a slight judder

Pass 22 Jan 2016

Front discs are lipped

Rear pads low and discs are lipped and corroded

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 22 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front discs are lipped

Rear pads low and discs are lipped and corroded

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2015 151,039 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 125,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Dec 2013 123,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

cut in off side front tyre inner wall

Pass 22 Jan 2013 96,527 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,959 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 58,301 miles

front pads worn aprrox 4mm left

rear discs and pads getting low

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 XXK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XXK, 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 XXK registered?

NL58 XXK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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