MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,961 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear caliper damp
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear caliper damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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NX08 UWA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 NX08 UWA, 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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NX08 UWA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 2008.
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