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AJ57 VXR

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,334 mi
Last recorded45,334 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VXR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 45,334 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 42,718 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 39,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 38,004 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 37,083 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 35,664 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 34,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 34,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 33,733 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 31,662 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 30,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 27,009 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 27,009 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,437 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 22,347 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 18,820 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 15,561 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 12,577 miles

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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AJ57 VXR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ57 VXR, 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 AJ57 VXR registered?

AJ57 VXR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is AJ57 VXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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