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AD57 VSJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,295 mi
Last recorded114,295 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 VSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 114,295 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 114,295 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 110,895 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 107,561 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 99,272 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 99,272 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S CV BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S CV BOOT INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested LAMBA HIGH EXHAUST BLOWING (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working N/S FRONT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 88,789 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 88,789 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,272 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake disc back plates corroded/rattling

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

engine cover fitted

smear to wipers

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2020 78,947 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake disc back plates corroded/rattling

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

engine cover fitted

smear to wipers

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2019 61,823 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 61,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2018 55,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2018 55,683 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2017 49,646 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust brackets corroded

Offside front back brake plate corroded

Fail 13 May 2017 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust brackets corroded

Offside front back brake plate corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 43,757 miles

Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked

Exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 21 May 2016 43,757 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted seat belt inspection not checked

Exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 38,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust brackets corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2015 38,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 12 May 2014 33,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 May 2013 29,142 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre outer edge perishing, advise to replace asap

Pass 19 May 2012 24,606 miles

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

near side front tyre low and slightly cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2011 19,916 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 19,916 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)

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 VSJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VSJ, 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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AD57 VSJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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