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NC08 OTN

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 OTN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 92,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 81,148 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 72,074 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 64,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 55,243 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 407,459 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 38,122 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 31,967 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 31,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 31,864 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 31,864 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 31,100 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 29,314 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 29,314 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,362 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 20,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 14,587 miles

n/side front tyre slight wall damage

Fail 7 Dec 2011 14,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/side front tyre slight wall damage

Fail 7 Apr 2011 11,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,567 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 OTN is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OTN, 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 OTN registered?

NC08 OTN is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is NC08 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 OTN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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