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DA57 UGX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 86,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 85,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 85,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 86,066 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 84,063 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,521 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 79,279 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 77,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,176 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 75,176 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure downpipe bracket to subframe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,976 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 71,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 69,314 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 65,571 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 61,701 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 52,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,321 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 29,436 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 29,435 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)

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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DA57 UGX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DA57 UGX, 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 DA57 UGX registered?

DA57 UGX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is DA57 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 UGX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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