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P21 NJR

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

95,761 mi
Last recorded95,761 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 NJR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 95,761 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 92,176 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 89,722 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 86,968 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 86,968 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 84,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 80,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 80,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,268 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn/stepped on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,644 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,294 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 59,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 51,701 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 43,542 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 27,621 miles

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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P21 NJR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 2,521cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P21 NJR, 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 P21 NJR registered?

P21 NJR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is P21 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 NJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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