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NJ08 KYB

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,154 mi
Last recorded30,154 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 KYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 30,154 miles

Nearside Front marker light

Fail 6 Feb 2018 30,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front marker light

Pass 6 Feb 2017 27,979 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 27,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 25,749 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 23,739 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 22,467 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 22,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 20,682 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 20,682 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 17,201 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,240 miles

Brake pedal rubber missing. Pedal has groves in.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres on 1.6mm

Offside Front 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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NJ08 KYB 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 NJ08 KYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ08 KYB registered?

NJ08 KYB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is NJ08 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ08 KYB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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