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NC08 OPY

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OPY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 108,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 105,502 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 105,502 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 102,044 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 98,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,552 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 93,295 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 93,295 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 87,155 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2016 87,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2015 80,057 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 72,971 miles

no emmisions print out produced due to low emmisions

Fail 3 Apr 2014 72,971 miles

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

no emmisions print out produced due to low emmisions

Pass 5 Apr 2013 65,608 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,960 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)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 57,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,756 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 OPY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 OPY, 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 OPY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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