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NV57 XGS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 131,204 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil washed (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil washed cleaned (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side second-hand fitted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 127,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Coolant leak header tank leaking ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heatshield not secured properly

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,705 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge - close to having internal cords exposed

Fail 28 Mar 2023 118,692 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge - close to having internal cords exposed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 108,072 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 108,072 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,594 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 99,593 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

unable to open boot from outside

Pass 5 Dec 2019 87,194 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 87,194 miles

Central Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 70,297 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,280 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 68,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,469 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 64,220 miles

Additional locking devices fitted to offside front and nearside front lower suspension arm outer ball joints

Fail 17 Dec 2016 64,186 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,711 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,554 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,039 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 44,330 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 37,146 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 32,965 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 32,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XGS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc 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 NV57 XGS, 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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NV57 XGS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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