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AT57 HZP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 HZP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 96,738 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 90,981 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 90,981 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component and offside (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Snapped on the bottom cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 90,914 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,615 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 85,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 80,395 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 80,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,750 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 77,749 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,464 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 69,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 64,957 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 64,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 59,233 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 59,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,658 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 54,617 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 51,609 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 47,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,522 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 44,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 39,610 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,944 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,597 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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AT57 HZP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AT57 HZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AT57 HZP registered?

AT57 HZP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is AT57 HZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT57 HZP shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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