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NV57 XHA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV57 XHA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,520 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 83,520 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,442 miles

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

front brake discs pitted/scored

o/s/r brake showing signs of overheating

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Fail 28 Apr 2017 77,442 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs pitted/scored

o/s/r brake showing signs of overheating

rear exhaust heat shield insercure

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,891 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 73,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 67,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 54,380 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 45,190 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 41,212 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 27,995 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 XHA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

NV57 XHA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is NV57 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV57 XHA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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