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NL08 KHA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,287 mi
Last recorded180,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 KHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 180,287 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 179,005 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 174,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres wearing (inner )

Fail 21 Sep 2022 174,064 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side ZERO (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres wearing (inner )

Pass 20 Sep 2021 163,404 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 152,738 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 152,633 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 145,401 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,895 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,481 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 126,623 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,979 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,229 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 114,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,147 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 104,103 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 76,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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NL08 KHA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NL08 KHA, 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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NL08 KHA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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