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NG57 VLH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,431 mi
Last recorded100,431 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG57 VLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 100,431 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 82,319 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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NG57 VLH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG57 VLH, 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

How do I check the history of NG57 VLH?

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What year was NG57 VLH registered?

NG57 VLH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is NG57 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG57 VLH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NG57 VLH have outstanding finance?

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