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NA08 TUP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,968 mi
Last recorded118,968 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 TUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 118,968 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

headlamp slightly dull in operation

Fail 25 Jan 2021 118,949 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

headlamp slightly dull in operation

Pass 6 Feb 2020 110,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 105,030 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 105,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,574 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing starting to sound rough when rotated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 85,920 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade rubber split

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 74,029 miles

front exhaust flex deteriorated

front exhaust mounting broken, system still secure

Fail 23 Jan 2016 73,410 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 54,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Jan 2015 54,418 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 42,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,956 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 28,555 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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NA08 TUP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NA08 TUP, 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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NA08 TUP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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