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NG08 AHP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,509 mi
Last recorded180,509 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 AHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 180,509 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 180,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2019 163,158 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flexible (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 163,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust noisy flexible (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 151,051 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 133,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 99,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 75,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 75,440 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 51,741 miles

off side front bottom arm rear bush worn

Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,688 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 27,290 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 27,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 AHP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG08 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

NG08 AHP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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