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NH08 RYC

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,708 mi
Last recorded123,708 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,708 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,167 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 104,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres perished nailed and badly worn inner edges(base rubber showing)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 88,959 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres perished nailed and badly worn inner edges(base rubber showing)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 63,966 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 44,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

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

Is NH08 RYC safe to buy?

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