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SD58 NLN

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

178,451 mi
Last recorded178,451 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD58 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 178,451 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 178,451 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 161,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 161,580 miles

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))

Rear Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 152,828 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 136,729 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 122,841 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 122,841 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,388 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 109,621 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 109,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 May 2016 105,353 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilizing bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels had 1 missing off each one (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 May 2015 100,025 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,882 miles

Both rear tyres are on 3mm and slight wear inner edges...

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,236 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Feb 2013 77,980 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2013 77,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 55,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SD58 NLN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SD58 NLN, 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 SD58 NLN registered?

SD58 NLN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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