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MT08 NWG

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,304 mi
Last recorded50,304 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 NWG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 43,264 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 43,264 miles

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 40,494 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of the vehicle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand break travel little high and just met the requirements

Pass 15 Nov 2021 38,220 miles

Front wipers smiering

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

handbrake high

Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,924 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 33,373 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 31,167 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 31,166 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside & nearside (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,963 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,374 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 27,374 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking Brake Tell tale light not coming on

Pass 20 Apr 2016 26,624 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,681 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 19,524 miles

All four tyres perishing.

Pass 9 May 2013 14,719 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 10,043 miles

anti skid light on

Pass 16 May 2011 6,221 miles

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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 NWG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol 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 MT08 NWG, 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 NWG registered?

MT08 NWG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is MT08 NWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 NWG 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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