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NV08 TZP

2008 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,927 mi
Last recorded166,927 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo V4084,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 TZP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light insecure and inside front bumper

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 166,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from Turbo area running down DPF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter loose

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fog light insecure and inside front bumper

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 158,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air filter fitted incorrectly

particular filter has been tampered with but for cleaning purposes

Fail 31 Jul 2019 158,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

air filter fitted incorrectly

Pass 1 Jul 2018 146,431 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 137,503 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 130,861 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 130,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 123,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 123,427 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 118,293 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,081 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 93,393 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 65,588 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE TYRE DUT IN SIDEWALL NO CORDS EXPOSED TIME OF TEST

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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NV08 TZP is a 2008 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 84,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV08 TZP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NV08 TZP registered?

NV08 TZP is a 2008 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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