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NM08 HNF

2008 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,957 mi
Last recorded187,957 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 HNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 187,957 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))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 177,455 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 177,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 166,540 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 153,241 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 140,579 miles

Both rear discs' faces have a glazed-rust surface.

Front undertray insecure,some bolts missing.

Rear silencer outer skin disintegrating in places, inner skin sound.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 112,693 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HNF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

NM08 HNF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is NM08 HNF safe to buy?

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