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NC08 AOB

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,123 mi
Last recorded153,123 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 AOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 153,123 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,568 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 126,090 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 May 2018 125,937 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2017 120,258 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Fail 25 May 2017 120,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 5 May 2016 112,793 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 112,569 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)

Fail 8 May 2015 101,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 101,777 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 85,500 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 1 May 2013 65,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre box corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 2 May 2012 41,556 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 14,184 miles

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

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

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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NC08 AOB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NC08 AOB, 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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NC08 AOB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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