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NV08 ZWM

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,309 mi
Last recorded157,309 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV08 ZWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 157,309 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 157,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 135,483 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2024 135,483 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 110,834 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 110,834 miles

Road wheel fixing loose both side rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 98,703 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 89,530 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,880 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 79,348 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 79,348 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 67,829 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 67,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 59,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2017 59,299 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 52,187 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise front disces pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,525 miles

nearside front tyre cracking and no tread outer edge

offside front tyre cracking and no tread inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 47,525 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre cracking and no tread outer edge

offside front tyre cracking and no tread inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2014 40,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,845 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Jul 2012 27,506 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 19,183 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NV08 ZWM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NV08 ZWM, 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 NV08 ZWM registered?

NV08 ZWM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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