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NC08 ORF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 ORF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 136,846 miles

Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaitor split.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust heat-shield loose

Offside Front Inner Sliding joint gaitor split.

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,858 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaitor split.

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Glass. (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 130,854 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Inner Sliding joint gaitor split.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 121,592 miles

Engine cover,s and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 121,592 miles

Engine cover,s and under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 9 Feb 2023 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2022 101,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 101,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 100,517 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2021 100,516 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 98,683 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2019 96,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,586 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Sill trims fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2018 91,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Sill trims fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 84,752 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Fail 10 Aug 2017 84,752 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin peeling off

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,316 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,526 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 73,526 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2015 71,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 71,167 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 62,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 19 May 2014 62,951 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 54,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 45,946 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,166 miles

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

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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 ORF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 ORF, 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 ORF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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