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NL08 ZTW

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL08 ZTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 144,010 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 141,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 137,574 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 134,874 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 133,437 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 130,598 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 130,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 127,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 120,952 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 114,589 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 114,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 95,000 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,000 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,180 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,180 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 81,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,604 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 62,842 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZTW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ZTW, 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 NL08 ZTW registered?

NL08 ZTW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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