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RJ08 NXV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,973 mi
Last recorded140,973 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 140,973 miles

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

Nearside Front wedge jammed underside headlamp considered temp repair

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

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

Offside Front bottom balljoint boot coated in sealant

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2015 140,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2014 133,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

sills covered

Fail 15 Sep 2014 133,878 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

sills covered

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 120,004 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads appear low

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front and rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre cut on sidewalls

offside rear tyre has had a temp repair

Fail 2 May 2013 119,890 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake discs worn and lipped

front brake pads appear low

nail in offside front tyre

nearside front and rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre cut on sidewalls

offside rear tyre has had a temp repair

Pass 19 Mar 2012 110,075 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

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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RJ08 NXV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RJ08 NXV, 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 RJ08 NXV registered?

RJ08 NXV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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