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NV57 XGO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,457 mi
Last recorded109,457 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 109,457 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 109,457 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 105,399 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 98,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front and both rear suspension coil springs slightly corroded at bottom.

Pass 10 Jan 2018 90,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 90,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 83,416 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 76,124 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 69,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 64,350 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,362 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,138 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 38,861 miles

Nearside Outer Rear 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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NV57 XGO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 NV57 XGO, 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 NV57 XGO registered?

NV57 XGO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is NV57 XGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 XGO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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