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ND08 KGE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

111,339 mi
Last recorded111,339 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 KGE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,339 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 106,773 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 106,761 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 101,364 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 101,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 96,061 miles

Nearside Front Lamp damaged

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lamp damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber shroud detached

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 91,535 miles

Front Under shield loose

Nearside Front Lamp lens damaged

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 88,943 miles

Chip in screen

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 88,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Chip in screen

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,440 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 79,433 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,735 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 401,371 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 401,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,893 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 45,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,088 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 36,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,172 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,573 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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ND08 KGE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KGE, 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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ND08 KGE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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