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MT08 NWF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

105,913 mi
Last recorded105,913 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 105,913 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 105,913 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 105,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 98,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 95,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 92,218 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 91,083 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 91,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 87,873 miles

both rear and offside front tyre are cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 84,547 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 83,609 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 80,222 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,260 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 79,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 65,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2013 47,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 42,023 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 33,783 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 31,501 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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MT08 NWF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT08 NWF, 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 MT08 NWF registered?

MT08 NWF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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