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NH57 NVK

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

196,876 mi
Last recorded196,876 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH57 NVK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 196,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Pad lining has come off backing plate. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside main beam bulb incorrectly fitted.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear lower spring arm, general surface corrosion.

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 191,022 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 186,216 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 186,216 miles

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 174,530 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 167,806 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2016 155,824 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2016 155,806 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 146,129 miles

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

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Fail 19 Jan 2015 146,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

heavy corrossion on rear silencer

Pass 9 Jan 2014 130,812 miles

corrossion on rear silencer

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

Fail 7 Jan 2014 130,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrossion on rear silencer

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

rear brake discs worn and brake pads low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 113,090 miles

heavy corrossion rear silencer

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 94,931 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 78,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

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 NVK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel 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 NVK, 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 NH57 NVK registered?

NH57 NVK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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