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NX08 UVE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,258 mi
Last recorded142,258 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,258 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 13 Jan 2026 142,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2024 109,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,217 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 80,688 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,687 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 71,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 68,957 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 68,957 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Flexi hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 66,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 59,383 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust cat flexi separating

Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,982 miles

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust deteriorating

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 2 Mar 2017 56,982 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both lamps suspect wiring fault (1.1.C.1d)

both front arms bushes split and play

exhaust deteriorating

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,990 miles

both front arm bushes slight play

coil springs corroded

exhaust hangers badly corroded

front exhaust manifold cat flexi separating

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,896 miles

exhaust mounts badly corroded

some damage

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,389 miles

exhaust mounts badly corroded

minor damage

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,845 miles

exhaust corroded

number plates deteriorated

o/sf coil spring corroded at top

Pass 28 Feb 2012 35,916 miles

exhaust mounts badly corroded

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak at filter and sump plug

rear tyres 3mm and perished 2055516w

slight travel handbrake

Pass 4 Feb 2011 28,312 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 28,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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NX08 UVE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX08 UVE, 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 NX08 UVE registered?

NX08 UVE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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