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NV08 ZVU

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ZVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 86,027 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 86,027 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2024 76,669 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 75,149 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 73,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 73,964 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 71,992 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 66,665 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jun 2019 66,657 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 46,978 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 40,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,194 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,109 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,128 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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NV08 ZVU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NV08 ZVU, 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 NV08 ZVU registered?

NV08 ZVU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for NV08 ZVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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