CarVerify

Free Car Check

ND08 MWJ

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,911 mi
Last recorded98,911 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationND08 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 98,911 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 98,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 93,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,287 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,341 miles

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 71,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reflector cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of pattern on inside shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 69,254 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 69,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 63,943 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 63,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 57,315 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 50,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 41,218 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 41,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 31,758 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 22,454 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,520 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,886 miles

Wipers smearing.

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

ND08 MWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MWJ, 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

How do I check the history of ND08 MWJ?

You can check the full history of ND08 MWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was ND08 MWJ registered?

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

Is ND08 MWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND08 MWJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ND08 MWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on ND08 MWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.