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NC08 AOH

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,083 mi
Last recorded30,083 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 AOH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 30,083 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (nearside and offside) (1.1.11 (c))

Front hubs and arms covered in grease

Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,073 miles

Front both side wheel hub corroded (nearside and offside)

Pass 30 Aug 2023 30,050 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,016 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,989 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 29,968 miles

Nearside Front slight cracking

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Aug 2020 29,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight cracking

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 29,868 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 28,986 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2017 27,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 26,265 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 24,659 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 21,472 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 19,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,666 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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NC08 AOH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NC08 AOH, 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 NC08 AOH registered?

NC08 AOH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is NC08 AOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 AOH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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