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DA08 NLZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

115,689 mi
Last recorded115,689 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 NLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 115,689 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear discs rusted

power steering fluid below minimum level

Fail 8 Mar 2022 115,689 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

both rear discs rusted

power steering fluid below minimum level

Pass 31 Jul 2020 113,224 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,285 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,407 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 94,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 88,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2016 82,928 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,378 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,218 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 73,218 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 66,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 66,544 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 60,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 60,370 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 55,005 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 55,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine undertay and sill trims fitted

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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DA08 NLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA08 NLZ, 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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DA08 NLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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