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NU08 UJS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,680 mi
Last recorded106,680 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 UJS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 106,680 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 106,680 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 92,655 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 68,367 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 68,367 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure rear mounting corroded / insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower Arm Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 62,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,528 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,564 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)

front exhaust mounting backet corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 51,541 miles

Exhaust mountings starting to corrode.

Fail 1 May 2014 51,541 miles

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

Exhaust mountings starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 44,761 miles

Exhaust mountings starting to corrode.

Pass 24 May 2012 38,992 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 38,992 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 38,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,334 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 28,232 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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NU08 UJS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NU08 UJS, 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 NU08 UJS registered?

NU08 UJS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is NU08 UJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU08 UJS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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