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DA57 VHW

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,195 mi
Last recorded116,195 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 116,195 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded/shedding its skin

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2020 111,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust system corroded/shedding its skin

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 103,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rods. both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 97,115 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 81,958 miles

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 28 Mar 2015 74,901 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 63,131 miles

front brake pads worn

front wheel rims slight damage

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 23 Jan 2013 53,269 miles

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,367 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,367 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,285 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 40,284 miles

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

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 VHW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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