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AD57 VSG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,339 mi
Last recorded153,339 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 153,339 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 153,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 148,581 miles

Exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated

Fail 5 Mar 2019 148,581 miles

Exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated

Offside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 138,603 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,964 miles

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2016 114,738 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 114,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,872 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 101,872 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 91,836 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 91,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 70,771 miles

front tyres wearing on edges underinflated

n/s dip on lower limit

Pass 7 Feb 2011 56,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 VSG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VSG, 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

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What year was AD57 VSG registered?

AD57 VSG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is AD57 VSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 VSG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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