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NA08 TVF

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,897 mi
Last recorded144,897 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA08 TVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 144,897 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 144,871 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,574 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,226 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,005 miles

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,975 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)

Offside swide repeater lens smashed

Rear exh silencer deterating

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2017 108,975 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside swide repeater lens smashed

Rear exh silencer deterating

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

engine covers fitted

o/s and n/s outer sill covers fitted

undershield covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 96,290 miles

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 77,080 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread getting very low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,809 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,155 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 37,443 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,443 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,777 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 31,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 TVF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TVF, 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 NA08 TVF registered?

NA08 TVF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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