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NC08 OSZ

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,079 mi
Last recorded101,079 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OSZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,079 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Dec 2024 87,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

exhaust centre silencer becoming corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 74,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,775 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,294 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,189 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 48,279 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 39,964 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 38,760 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,205 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 33,846 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 30,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 28,496 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 20,403 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 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NC08 OSZ registered?

NC08 OSZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is NC08 OSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 OSZ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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