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NX08 UWR

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,054 mi
Last recorded139,054 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 UWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 139,054 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 131,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 123,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 116,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 102,708 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,946 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 80,900 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,408 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe outer mesh damaged

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055516 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,746 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,791 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 48,763 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Aug 2013 48,763 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 35,418 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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 UWR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UWR, 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

How do I check the history of NX08 UWR?

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What year was NX08 UWR registered?

NX08 UWR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is NX08 UWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 UWR shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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