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DA57 UHG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,253 mi
Last recorded61,253 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 UHG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,253 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 57,830 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,909 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 52,394 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 52,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,013 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 36,868 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Apr 2013 36,868 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 26,261 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 26,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 16,923 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 UHG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UHG, 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 UHG registered?

DA57 UHG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 February 2008.

Is DA57 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 UHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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