MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front wipers not tested
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge
Rear Exhaust bracket/hanger broken, exhaust secure
Steering rack hydraulic pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement age cracked/perished (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly lipped (3.5.1i)
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Both rear tyres cracking on tread
Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edge
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/F tyre on 1.6mm (0mm inside edge).
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NC08 OTA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?
NC08 OTA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.
Is NC08 OTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for NC08 OTA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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