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RE58 NWU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

208,780 mi
Last recorded208,780 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2022 208,780 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexy hose not clipped to strut

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 195,276 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 195,269 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 179,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 179,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 163,105 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 163,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 160,366 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 158,533 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 158,533 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 152,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner rim has had multiple weld repairs

Fail 12 Sep 2016 152,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pair (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall has deep cut mid sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Pair (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner rim has had multiple weld repairs

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,940 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 136,038 miles

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

header tank empty

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 121,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

exhaust heatshield loose at rear

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 111,731 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 75,131 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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RE58 NWU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE58 NWU, 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 RE58 NWU registered?

RE58 NWU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2008.

Is RE58 NWU safe to buy?

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