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RE58 NXL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 NXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, just met min requirements (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged but not effecting operation of light

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, just met min requirements (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 95,036 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, just met min requirements (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged but not effecting operation of light

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, just met min requirements (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 88,352 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,750 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 81,750 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 74,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 74,115 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 58,506 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 58,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NXL, 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 RE58 NXL registered?

RE58 NXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is RE58 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 NXL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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