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DA57 UHE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,807 mi
Last recorded175,807 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 175,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting adrift x 1 at Flexi

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 175,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting adrift x 1 at Flexi

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 x (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 172,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 159,996 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 152,320 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 146,138 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 130,522 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,352 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 114,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 97,376 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 83,677 miles

Nearside Front headlight aim on low limit

Offside Front headlight aim on low limit

Pass 21 Jan 2015 70,752 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 57,618 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 43,114 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 30,879 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 19,790 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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DA57 UHE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UHE, 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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What year was DA57 UHE registered?

DA57 UHE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 2008.

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