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NH08 WKG

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,227 mi
Last recorded118,227 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 WKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,227 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 118,224 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 105,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 105,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2022 105,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 102,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,424 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,217 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 86,736 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 86,736 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,026 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy

Fail 2 Oct 2017 76,026 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s ind flashes with main beam (1.7.5c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres worn inner edges

exhaust front flexy

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,846 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 62,786 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 62,786 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,768 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,573 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,799 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 WKG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NH08 WKG, 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 WKG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 July 2008.

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