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AV57 OCW

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

184,282 mi
Last recorded184,282 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 OCW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 184,282 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 181,635 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Fail 3 Dec 2019 181,635 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of all components.

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes deteriorated.

Pass 28 Nov 2018 177,155 miles

Front under tray loose

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2018 177,152 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front under tray loose

Number plate lamps dim

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2017 171,840 miles

wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating

corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

n/s/f inner shaft boot perishing/cracking - weakening

wear to rear brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2017 171,840 miles

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

Offside 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear trailing arm front bushes separating

corrosion to front brake discs inner surfaces

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

n/s/f inner shaft boot perishing/cracking - weakening

wear to rear brake discs

wear to rear lower outer control arm bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2016 168,371 miles

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 8 Dec 2015 165,347 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 157,164 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 145,543 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 129,920 miles

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 129,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 104,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,920 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 78,920 miles

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

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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AV57 OCW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV57 OCW, 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 AV57 OCW registered?

AV57 OCW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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