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NL58 XXT

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,585 mi
Last recorded113,585 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 113,585 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

coolant reservoir bottle damaged/deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2025 113,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump/pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

coolant reservoir bottle damaged/deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2024 104,379 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 97,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 95,263 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 89,539 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 85,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 81,810 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,331 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 76,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2017 71,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Rear o/s n/s tyres sur crackes

Fail 26 Oct 2016 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Rear o/s n/s tyres sur crackes

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear tyre sur crackes on side wall

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s n/s front tyres sur crackes

Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,899 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear tyers sur crackes

o/s n/s front tyers sur crackes

Pass 11 Nov 2011 36,320 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 35,132 miles

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

Offside 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 XXT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXT, 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 XXT registered?

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

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