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NH08 WRF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,327 mi
Last recorded99,327 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 WRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Aug 2019 99,327 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 94,287 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,733 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2016 87,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2014 79,046 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,053 miles

slight play/wear in n/s/f lower ball joint not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar end bush not to x/s at time of test.

slight play/wear in o/s/r anti-roll bar end bush not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 55,327 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 55,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front fog innop

Pass 29 Jun 2011 42,695 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 42,695 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 WRF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

NH08 WRF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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