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ND08 KFV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,936 mi
Last recorded89,936 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 KFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 89,936 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 89,825 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,619 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,951 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 72,951 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 65,541 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,541 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013
Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,383 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 31,925 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 31,377 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 31,282 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KFV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc 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 ND08 KFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND08 KFV registered?

ND08 KFV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ND08 KFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND08 KFV 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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