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CY57 FSO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,442 mi
Last recorded143,442 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 FSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 143,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 143,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 134,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 124,506 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 124,506 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 118,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 112,723 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 106,615 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,600 miles

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 106,592 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 106,589 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 101,636 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 93,990 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 93,990 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 81,502 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

unable to visually inspect inner brake pads

Fail 22 Apr 2013 55,290 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emmisions to low to read

Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,290 miles

emmisions to low to read

Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 25,755 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 24,708 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 24,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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CY57 FSO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CY57 FSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CY57 FSO registered?

CY57 FSO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is CY57 FSO safe to buy?

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