MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both Offside rear and Nearside rear ()
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))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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. ()
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
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 ()
Oil leak From back of engine ()
slight engine oil leak
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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