VOLVO S40 N4BUA has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 VOLVO S40 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 169,833 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 13:25.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 19th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

N4BUA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 2026169,833 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 202419TH DECEMBER 2025162,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202319TH DECEMBER 2024150,048 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED19TH DECEMBER 2023150,044 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202219TH DECEMBER 2023132,299 MI
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2022132,297 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Missing Or No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202112TH DECEMBER 2022112,704 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2021112,704 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam Intermittently Stops Working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Cleaning Device For Led Or Hid Headlamp Inoperative
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20203RD DECEMBER 2021100,051 MI
PASSED4TH JUNE 20193RD DECEMBER 202095,659 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Outer Casing Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
FAILED28TH MAY 201995,658 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (1.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing
  8. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Outer Casing Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD APRIL 20187TH MAY 201989,773 MI
FAILED23RD APRIL 201889,773 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED19TH APRIL 20177TH MAY 201882,242 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 20167TH MAY 201774,409 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Starting To Perish On Sidewalls
PASSED8TH MAY 20157TH MAY 201666,404 MI
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 20132ND DECEMBER 201443,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20132ND DECEMBER 201443,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED31ST MAY 201231ST MAY 201326,866 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201131ST MAY 201221,600 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N4BUA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

N4BUA MOT Comments

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N4BUA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 169,833 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,990 miles

N4BUA FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration N4BUA was manufactured on Saturday 31st May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 169,833 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 9,990 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N4BUA has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 20 Major, 5 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does N4BUA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 N4BUA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N4BUA Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 18th May 2026 N4BUA does have Tax. Read more

When does N4BUA Tax expire?

The current Tax for N4BUA will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N4BUA MOT expire?

The current MOT for N4BUA will expire in 7 months on Saturday 19th December 2026. Read more

When did N4BUA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N4BUA was on Wednesday 17th December 2025 at 13:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N4BUA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for N4BUA we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has N4BUA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for N4BUA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N4BUA?

N4BUA is registered as a 2008 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has N4BUA done?

The odometer reading for N4BUA at the last MOT in December 2025 was 169,833 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,990 miles per year. Read more

How old is N4BUA?

The vehicle N4BUA was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 31st May 2008. Read more

What colour is N4BUA?

The official colour of N4BUA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does N4BUA have?

N4BUA has a 2 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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