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NC08 OTJ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,201 mi
Last recorded160,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 160,201 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 152,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 147,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,301 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 129,751 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 123,850 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2020 123,850 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,448 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,077 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,077 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55R16 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 badly out of shape on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyre badly misshape on inside edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,916 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both rear tyre badly misshape on inside edge

Pass 24 Mar 2015 62,220 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 62,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,500 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 39,515 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,760 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 27,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 16,939 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)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall worn but exposing cords

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 OTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OTJ, 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 OTJ registered?

NC08 OTJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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