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NC08 XMZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,336 mi
Last recorded115,336 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front marker light inop

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong adv cannot fully inspect recommend (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 112,737 miles

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2023 112,735 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

inner edge n/s/r tyre worn

rear sub frame and suspension arms have corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2022 105,980 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2021 100,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Sep 2021 100,539 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

rear no. plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

cover sills fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 83,756 miles

Exhaust front mount broken and flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Sill covers

Pass 14 May 2018 77,301 miles

all brake discs worn

front no. plate starting to deteriorate

inner edge of both rear tyres worn, step tyres

Pass 16 May 2017 71,815 miles

Exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated and hangers broken but exhaust still secure

Front brake discs slightly scored

Sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 65,636 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Cover sills fitted

Front brake discs have slight scoring

Strong advise both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 59,728 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 53,262 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 44,438 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 35,217 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 27,014 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 XMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XMZ, 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 XMZ registered?

NC08 XMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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