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NG08 AHK

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,705 mi
Last recorded77,705 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 AHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 77,705 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 76,719 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 76,141 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,875 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 74,040 miles

Coolant leak Expansion Tank ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 72,997 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,623 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 66,467 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 60,956 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 60,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,599 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 50,266 miles

Engine cover fitted to vehicle at time of test

Exhaust flexi section starting to part / deteriorate

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to clearly inspect inner pads due to wheel being on (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 44,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Dec 2013 38,321 miles

high level stop lamp

Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 24,338 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 24,324 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 18,025 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres on 2mm inside edges.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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NG08 AHK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NG08 AHK, 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 NG08 AHK registered?

NG08 AHK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is NG08 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 AHK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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