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NG08 ULM

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

94,939 mi
Last recorded94,939 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 ULM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 94,939 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 94,417 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 93,424 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,511 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2023 90,642 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 88,569 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from steering rack to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 85,945 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount on flexi pipe missing but supported ok! (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 83,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 78,493 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,010 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 65,932 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,689 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,460 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,570 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,898 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 9,440 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 9,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 9,355 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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NG08 ULM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ULM, 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 ULM registered?

NG08 ULM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is NG08 ULM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG08 ULM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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