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NM08 HMY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

88,030 mi
Last recorded88,030 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 88,030 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 82,106 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 70,029 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 61,096 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 61,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 56,707 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,665 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2017 53,663 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 51,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 May 2015 48,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 48,523 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 20,356 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 10,265 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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NM08 HMY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NM08 HMY, 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 NM08 HMY registered?

NM08 HMY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is NM08 HMY safe to buy?

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