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DA57 UHD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,978 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,970 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,694 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 110,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,649 miles

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 98,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 90,294 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,390 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,052 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 58,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,029 miles

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

offside front tyre signs of wear

Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,176 miles

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2011 33,455 miles

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

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 UHD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA57 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

DA57 UHD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is DA57 UHD safe to buy?

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