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MT08 NWL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,306 mi
Last recorded44,306 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 44,306 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 42,410 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 42,117 miles

tyres aged and cracking

Pass 23 May 2023 41,864 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 18 May 2022 41,629 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 41,319 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 40,991 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 40,424 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 39,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 39,304 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,615 miles

n/s/r tyre outer edge cracked

o/s/r tyre inner edge nailed and outer edge cracked

Pass 7 May 2015 37,131 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 35,657 miles

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

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

both rear tyres outer edges and tread cracked

Pass 9 May 2013 33,234 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 30,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 26,142 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 NWL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NWL, 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 MT08 NWL registered?

MT08 NWL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is MT08 NWL safe to buy?

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