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VN58 NHY

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,431 mi
Last recorded106,431 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 NHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 106,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 93,943 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 77,336 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 75,323 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 73,029 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 73,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 70,260 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 70,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 66,166 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2017 61,576 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 61,565 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,244 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 51,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,946 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 51,946 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,766 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,217 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 33,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2011 32,454 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

off side front tyre damaged on outer wall

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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VN58 NHY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN58 NHY, 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 VN58 NHY registered?

VN58 NHY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2008.

Is VN58 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 NHY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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