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AM57 RTX

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,212 mi
Last recorded109,212 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 RTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,212 miles

Nearside Door mirror temp repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 109,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear Door (3.3 (c))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Door mirror temp repair

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 108,941 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Hazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 108,834 miles

Engine Damp With Oil

Pass 13 Sep 2017 108,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 108,759 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position Cannot be opened. (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light szhowing white light due to damage. (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 104,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 104,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 99,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AM57 RTX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AM57 RTX, 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 AM57 RTX registered?

AM57 RTX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 RTX safe to buy?

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