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NC57 AFX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,775 mi
Last recorded113,775 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC57 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 113,775 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 107,732 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,751 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged in zone but it doesn't materially affect the view

Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,751 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

windscreen damaged in zone but it doesn't materially affect the view

Pass 11 Feb 2016 92,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 92,314 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 83,902 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,277 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,277 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 58,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 58,499 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 43,600 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,646 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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NC57 AFX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NC57 AFX, 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 NC57 AFX registered?

NC57 AFX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is NC57 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC57 AFX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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