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AA08 NFE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,325 mi
Last recorded138,325 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 NFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 138,325 miles

Central Exhaust corroded and weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 138,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Exhaust corroded and weak

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 131,809 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 123,266 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2022 109,781 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,675 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 95,672 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 84,814 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2020 76,537 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,700 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,199 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 53,971 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 44,528 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 36,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 36,522 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,098 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,189 miles

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

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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AA08 NFE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AA08 NFE, 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 AA08 NFE registered?

AA08 NFE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AA08 NFE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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