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AM08 NXB

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 NXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 102,131 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 98,131 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 98,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 88,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,643 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 81,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 71,319 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,319 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 69,963 miles

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 69,962 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 67,600 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 67,600 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 59,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

Nearside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing heavily on inside edge (205/50/17)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 51,451 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 51,451 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 46,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,551 miles

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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AM08 NXB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AM08 NXB, 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 AM08 NXB registered?

AM08 NXB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is AM08 NXB safe to buy?

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