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NE08 KXS

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,799 mi
Last recorded103,799 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KXS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid will not open

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 103,799 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid will not open

Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 94,983 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 92,708 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 92,663 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 89,750 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 85,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 84,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 82,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 82,179 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,170 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 76,164 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both sides (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 68,637 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,629 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 45,098 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 30,604 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,869 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 13,695 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,179 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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NE08 KXS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NE08 KXS, 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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NE08 KXS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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