2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · NH08 RYB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, though the recent history indicates a period of mechanical instability. While it passed the test on 11 August 2025 at 117,383 miles, this followed an immediate failure on the same day and a prior failure on 30 July 2025. This sequence suggests that a specific fault was identified and rectified within a short window to achieve compliance. Prior to this recent turbulence, the vehicle maintained a clean record with no recorded defects. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging 6,500 miles per annum. Data shows a significant gap of 19,708 miles between April 2023 (82,541 miles) and July 2024 (102,249 miles), followed by another 15,134 miles in the thirteen months leading up to the August 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates the car is used regularly, though the high age of the vehicle places increased pressure on age-related rubber components and structural integrity regardless of the total mileage. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the areas that likely caused the dual 2025 failures. Since the record does not list the specific reasons for those failures, the inspector should check for signs of weeping suspension bushes, worn coil springs, or corrosion on the exhaust system. Given the vehicle's age, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust at mounting points and brake lines is essential. Verify the brake system for binding calipers or thin discs to ensure the recent pass reflects genuine mechanical health rather than a temporary fix.