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NH57 CFK

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,826 mi
Last recorded122,826 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 CFK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 122,826 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 122,825 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 112,682 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 107,246 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 106,997 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 117,101 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 99,290 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 87,670 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2016 87,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,174 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 61,664 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 53,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 36,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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NH57 CFK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NH57 CFK, 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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NH57 CFK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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