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AX57 AWP

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,499 mi
Last recorded143,499 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 143,499 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 143,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 125,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 125,272 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 115,015 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 109,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 109,321 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 104,586 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 99,954 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 97,304 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 91,841 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 84,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 75,684 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 75,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 65,873 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven tread

Pass 1 Nov 2014 56,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre slight uneven tread

Pass 9 Nov 2013 46,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,050 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 31,707 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,849 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 22,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AX57 AWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AX57 AWP, 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 AX57 AWP registered?

AX57 AWP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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