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LB08 NAU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,102 mi
Last recorded92,102 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 NAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,102 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 92,099 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 79,269 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 79,269 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 76,206 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section deteriorated and rear box has a leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti-skid service required message displayed on dash

Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 68,836 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

anti - skid service message displayed on dash

exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 64,608 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

anti-skid service required message displayed on dash

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 60,299 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 55,849 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 52,231 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2016 52,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,526 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,526 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 44,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,367 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 33,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 27,974 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,526 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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LB08 NAU 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 73.7%.

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 LB08 NAU, 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 LB08 NAU registered?

LB08 NAU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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