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NC08 OTA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,361 mi
Last recorded144,361 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OTA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 144,361 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 144,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 138,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 133,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 133,153 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 128,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2022 123,643 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 121,004 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 117,168 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 117,168 miles

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,557 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 107,557 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 91,765 miles

Rear Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Rear Exhaust bracket/hanger broken, exhaust secure

Steering rack hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,614 miles

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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Pass 5 Aug 2016 55,174 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 46,773 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,080 miles

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.

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 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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NC08 OTA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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