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NH08 DVG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,693 mi
Last recorded156,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 156,693 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 148,747 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2024 141,858 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 135,672 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 135,670 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 130,572 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 130,511 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 126,185 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 121,858 miles

Rear Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads close to legal limit 1.6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 112,133 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 112,131 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 107,525 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 107,523 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 99,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 91,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,567 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 70,498 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 63,208 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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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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NH08 DVG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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