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ND08 KCX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,671 mi
Last recorded63,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 KCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 63,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,613 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 61,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 59,177 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 58,294 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge with deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 57,172 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 20 Jun 2019 57,103 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 55,594 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,787 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,300 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 50,789 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on very edges

exhaust deteriorating

nsf tyre wall curbed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 48,819 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,819 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 46,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,205 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 43,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,199 miles

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

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

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

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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ND08 KCX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ND08 KCX, 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 ND08 KCX registered?

ND08 KCX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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