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ND08 TEY

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,146 mi
Last recorded93,146 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 93,146 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 82,667 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 82,667 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside headlamp has reduced light output

Pass 2 May 2013 56,155 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 55,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 51,606 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,064 miles

Lip on front and rear brake discs

Nearside front dipped beam appears slightly reduced intensity

Service indicator

Wiper blades starting to smear

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 TEY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEY, 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 TEY registered?

ND08 TEY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is ND08 TEY safe to buy?

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