MOT Status
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156,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy front wheel bearing has slightly noise when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources rear registration plate inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front service brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre inner edge tyre worn cut off (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front tyre inner edge tyre worn cut off (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre has nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre has cut ( inner sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken offside front coil spring damage (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nearside rear tyre has nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre has cut ( inner sidewall ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner cv-boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front low ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification offside rear drop-link bends (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside front inner cv-boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads close to legal limit 1.6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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NH08 DVG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DVG, 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 DVG registered?
NH08 DVG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.
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