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BL57 XWM

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,377 mi
Last recorded119,377 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 XWM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 119,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 99,086 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 80,022 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,702 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 75,702 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 65,750 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,253 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,185 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 54,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 49,351 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 49,351 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,573 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 34,901 miles

Nearside front tyre split and perished

Rear tyres starting to distort

Pass 19 Nov 2012 30,012 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 30,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 24,261 miles

Nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Nov 2010 19,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 19,546 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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BL57 XWM is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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