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NX08 UWH

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

201,504 mi
Last recorded201,504 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UWH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 201,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 184,791 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 173,226 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle tested in wet condition

Pass 1 Feb 2023 166,127 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 154,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 149,853 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 145,937 miles

advise parking brake adjustment

Pass 2 Mar 2019 133,128 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 114,117 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 102,711 miles

all tyres are worn close to limit

both front wipers smearing

oil residue on steering rack

slight play both wish bone arm rear bushes

Fail 25 Mar 2017 102,709 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear tail pipe (7.1.1)

all tyres are worn close to limit

both front wipers smearing

oil residue on steering rack

slight play both wish bone arm rear bushes

Pass 2 Apr 2016 90,251 miles

both rear tyres worn close

front brake discs worn with slight lip

oil residue

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Fail 2 Apr 2016 90,251 miles

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

both rear tyres worn close

front brake discs worn with slight lip

oil residue

slight deterioration to exhaust system

Pass 28 Mar 2015 76,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 67,876 miles

n/s door mirror casing missing

slight smeer to wipers

Pass 21 May 2013 57,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake pads appear worn.

n/s door mirror cover missing.

very little reserve travel in footbrake.

very little reserve travel in parking brake.

Pass 22 May 2012 43,360 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 33,073 miles

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

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 UWH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NX08 UWH, 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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What year was NX08 UWH registered?

NX08 UWH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 May 2008.

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