MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,339 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated
Exhaust silencer outer layer deteriorated
Offside Rear Position lamp not working Sidelight (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust silencer casing deteriorated
Rear exhaust is deteriorated
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
front tyres wearing on edges underinflated
n/s dip on lower limit
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of AD57 VSG?
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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.
Does AD57 VSG have outstanding finance?
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