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NM08 XAS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,298 mi
Last recorded143,298 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 XAS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,298 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust condition becoming deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2021 130,905 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2021 130,821 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

middle exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 3 Jul 2020 112,120 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 110,008 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 109,986 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 109,986 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,828 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 100,826 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded onto rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose on mounting on arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,826 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 82,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 82,082 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper grill (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,540 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,731 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 54,386 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 45,157 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,157 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,659 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 XAS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAS, 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 XAS registered?

NM08 XAS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is NM08 XAS safe to buy?

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