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NH08 WKX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,466 mi
Last recorded199,466 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 WKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 199,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 199,466 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 187,672 miles

DRIVER,S DOOR IS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD-STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 187,672 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

DRIVER,S DOOR IS DAMAGED

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW ON TREAD-STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 178,683 miles

DRIVER,S DOOR IS DAMAGED

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Fail 7 Aug 2024 178,683 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

DRIVER,S DOOR IS DAMAGED

FRONT BUMPER IS DAMAGED

Pass 14 Aug 2023 166,340 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 166,334 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 158,507 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 140,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 140,957 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.29 % C.O (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 116,513 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding immenent failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bonding immenent failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,010 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 102,010 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 97,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,780 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 69,999 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 69,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,172 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on the inner side

Pass 10 Feb 2014 40,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pedal has travel

nearside rear tyre over five year old

Pass 13 Feb 2013 26,861 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 12,991 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,683 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 WKX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

NH08 WKX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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