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AD57 WMM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,782 mi
Last recorded151,782 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 151,782 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 151,772 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 143,339 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

N/S/F , O/S/F , and N/S/R tyres wearing low on inner edges

Offside Front slight play in steering tie rod

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,693 miles

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 131,693 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 120,803 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 120,803 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2014 113,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Side marker light does not work

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 113,928 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Side marker light does not work

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust box is very corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,302 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jan 2013 103,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2012 76,301 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 53,565 miles

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

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

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

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 WMM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WMM, 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 WMM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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