MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear stop lamp tapped up
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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)
exhaust getting corroded
items removed from drivers view
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
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
o/s rear no plate light dim
rear brake pads very low
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
childseat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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