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NM08 FYV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,099 mi
Last recorded92,099 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 FYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 92,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under.axel

Fail 8 Oct 2025 92,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak under.axel

Pass 8 Oct 2024 88,511 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,459 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 84,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 81,192 miles

slight oil from gearbox seal

Fail 20 Oct 2022 81,192 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

slight oil from gearbox seal

Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,993 miles

slight oil leak from driveshaft seal(g,box)side.

Pass 9 Oct 2020 74,455 miles

Nearside Front rim slight bent

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 72,283 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 72,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

air box insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 55,538 miles

Offside 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 18 Aug 2016 49,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 46,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 42,611 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 34,498 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2013 34,497 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 26,495 miles

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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NM08 FYV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NM08 FYV, 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 NM08 FYV registered?

NM08 FYV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is NM08 FYV safe to buy?

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