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NM08 XAZ

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,035 mi
Last recorded142,035 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM08 XAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,035 miles

Nearside Rear stop lamp tapped up

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 130,959 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 118,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 111,515 miles

exhaust getting corroded

items removed from drivers view

Fail 17 Aug 2015 111,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust getting corroded

items removed from drivers view

Pass 18 Aug 2014 103,786 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rear no plate light dim

rear brake pads very low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 96,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 96,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 88,323 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Fail 8 Jul 2011 66,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

very large crack in windowscreen outside of drivers view

Pass 8 Jul 2011 66,615 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

very large crack in windowscreen outside of drivers view

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 XAZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAZ, 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

How do I check the history of NM08 XAZ?

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What year was NM08 XAZ registered?

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

Is NM08 XAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM08 XAZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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