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NK08 OKR

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,126 mi
Last recorded285,126 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 OKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 285,126 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 284,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 265,605 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 265,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2018 232,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 232,891 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 207,990 miles

Rear tyre walls perished.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 186,358 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 156,544 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 132,869 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 101,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 73,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 51,132 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 21,614 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,994 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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NK08 OKR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK08 OKR, 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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NK08 OKR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 2008.

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