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NC08 WZA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,155 mi
Last recorded145,155 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 WZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,155 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 145,151 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working x two (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,599 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 134,594 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 129,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 129,566 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 123,000 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 120,247 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 84,787 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 51,551 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 24,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,665 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 WZA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

NC08 WZA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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