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NH08 DUJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,148 mi
Last recorded169,148 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 DUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 169,148 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple stonechips (8.3.1a)

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2018 169,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' multiple stonechips (8.3.1a)

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 Feb 2017 154,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 146,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 141,973 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 130,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,904 miles

near side front coil spring not located up to the stop but not fauling or catching

Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side front coil spring not located up to the stop but not fauling or catching

Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 111,799 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 71,514 miles

nearside outer sill covered by plastic trim

offside outer sill covered by plastic trim

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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NH08 DUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NH08 DUJ, 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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What year was NH08 DUJ registered?

NH08 DUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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