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NX08 UWO

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,463 mi
Last recorded122,463 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UWO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 122,463 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside of steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 122,463 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease, still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Offside of steering rack leaking slightly (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 116,978 miles

O/S/F outer C.V gaiter leaking grease

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 112,052 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Offside rear and Nearside rear ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 112,050 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Offside rear and Nearside rear ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 106,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 106,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 102,086 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 98,995 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe metal brackets snapped but jubilee clipped in place. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight dim.

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

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

Offside Rear Reflector cracked.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 109,965 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in joint. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe metal brackets snapped but jubilee clipped in place. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlight dim.

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

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

Offside Rear Reflector cracked.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 95,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Near side headlamp image weaker than off side.

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear seats. ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 90,665 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak of exhaust gasses bracket broken but exhaust is still supported (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,628 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm rear bush has excessive movement (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Both rear tyres stepped on edges

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust flexi has a minor leak of exhaust gasses bracket broken but exhaust is still supported (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,988 miles

Oil leak From back of engine ()

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,011 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,891 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,280 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,641 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 23,210 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 18,738 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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NX08 UWO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red 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 UWO, 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 UWO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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