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AD57 OXL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

199,079 mi
Last recorded199,079 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 OXL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 199,079 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal hanger broken away (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn smooth

exhaust rear silencer box rusty and outer skins splitting apart

Fail 28 Sep 2022 199,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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 29 Sep 2021 194,733 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 194,725 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 183,382 miles

Car tested in wet weather

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2020 183,382 miles

Car tested in wet weather

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated/corroded

Road wheel fixing missing One on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 175,151 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 175,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 163,094 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 163,090 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 152,155 miles

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

heat shield on exhaust falling off

Fail 5 Jun 2017 152,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorating

heat shield on exhaust falling off

Pass 15 Jun 2016 141,072 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 135,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 135,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 130,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF Tyre near limit and NSF wearing on edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 130,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OSF Tyre near limit and NSF wearing on edge.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 99,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,624 miles

Nearside Front 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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AD57 OXL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD57 OXL, 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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What year was AD57 OXL registered?

AD57 OXL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is AD57 OXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 OXL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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