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NG08 PVP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,351 mi
Last recorded124,351 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 PVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 123,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 123,012 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 123,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 20 Feb 2018 119,210 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 115,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 109,911 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 93,566 miles

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)

exhaust outter casing deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Feb 2012 75,214 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,422 miles

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

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

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 PVP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PVP, 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 PVP registered?

NG08 PVP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is NG08 PVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 PVP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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