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AX57 GWA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,752 mi
Last recorded85,752 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 85,752 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,750 miles

Emissions not tested far too much blue smoke and readings off the scale (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe at rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 82,457 miles

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

underbody and componants undersealed

Fail 16 Oct 2020 82,454 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear sub frame and components rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2019 78,923 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 78,923 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp not working front both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment front both (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured rear both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 67,627 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 61,961 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 53,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,818 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,352 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,606 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 15,508 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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AX57 GWA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWA, 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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AX57 GWA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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