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NG08 PVD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,837 mi
Last recorded90,837 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PVD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 90,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 90,835 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component leaking pipe/rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 90,508 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

reversing lamp not working

reversing lamp switch on gear box snaped off

Pass 19 May 2025 80,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,639 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 72,498 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 72,498 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 68,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 64,355 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,450 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2019 56,032 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 56,029 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 51,530 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 47,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,017 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 37,770 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 32,806 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 28,410 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2012 24,483 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2011 20,631 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,382 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 20,347 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)

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 PVD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PVD, 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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NG08 PVD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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