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DA57 VHY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,808 mi
Last recorded78,808 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 VHY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 78,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 77,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded & Slightly Lipped, Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 76,106 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 72,319 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 69,219 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 64,947 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 61,631 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 56,001 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 56,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 50,647 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,535 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 45,535 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick due to wear lip on brake disc (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 41,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 36,406 miles

screw in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,916 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,712 miles

front tyres worn low

Pass 5 Jan 2012 18,473 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,677 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 VHY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

DA57 VHY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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