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NV57 XGX

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,000 mi
Last recorded97,000 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 97,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 94,793 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 92,559 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,038 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 88,968 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 88,967 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 86,837 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,959 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished dot code 1914.....wet mot

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished dot code 1914.....wet mot

Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,585 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,633 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 63,196 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,394 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 50,999 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,999 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 42,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,503 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,119 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,013 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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NV57 XGX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NV57 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

NV57 XGX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is NV57 XGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 XGX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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