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NM08 XAK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,137 mi
Last recorded164,137 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 XAK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 164,137 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,259 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 140,194 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 129,447 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 115,853 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 115,853 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak air box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 112,747 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 105,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 98,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 92,583 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 89,504 miles

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

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 89,504 miles

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

Nearside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2013 74,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,102 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear

Plastic sill and engine under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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)

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 XAK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

NM08 XAK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is NM08 XAK safe to buy?

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