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N666 RSW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,125 mi
Last recorded136,125 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 RSW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 136,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 128,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 121,754 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 115,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 99,542 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,013 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 84,035 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,711 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 71,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 71,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 70,283 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 70,283 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 58,379 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 55,285 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,780 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 44,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2011 40,252 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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N666 RSW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 N666 RSW, 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 N666 RSW registered?

N666 RSW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is N666 RSW safe to buy?

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