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BL57 XVW

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

139,806 mi
Last recorded139,806 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 139,806 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 139,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 115,304 miles

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2023 115,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

rear silencer outer skin is corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 102,860 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 102,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 102,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

outer skin on exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2021 93,171 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 91,821 miles

general underchassis corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2020 91,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

general underchassis corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,353 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 89,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,510 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 86,328 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 85,021 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 85,020 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 81,883 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,066 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 75,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 72,243 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 72,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,921 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2012 64,789 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2011 40,769 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)

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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BL57 XVW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BL57 XVW, 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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BL57 XVW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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