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AT57 MGT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,951 mi
Last recorded140,951 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 MGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 140,951 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 138,992 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 138,992 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 133,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 128,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,326 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 116,621 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,457 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 109,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,618 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 87,071 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 87,071 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 79,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 65,752 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 55,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 45,513 miles

n/s/f tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Fail 23 Jan 2012 45,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre out of shape

o/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 31 Jan 2011 34,757 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 MGT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 MGT, 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 AT57 MGT registered?

AT57 MGT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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