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NT08 CEX

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,867 mi
Last recorded122,867 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 CEX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 122,867 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 122,867 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 112,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,916 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 102,864 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 91,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 84,543 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 845,189 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,874 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 68,062 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 68,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 62,985 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 62,891 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,478 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 56,477 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,565 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 42,999 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 42,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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NT08 CEX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NT08 CEX, 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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NT08 CEX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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