MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass broken ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front door mirror glass broken
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front wipers just clearing windscreen effectively
removed obstructions from interior mirror
front wipers just clearing windscreen effectively
removed obstructions from interior mirror
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE57 SYV 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 72.2%.
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 DE57 SYV, 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 DE57 SYV registered?
DE57 SYV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2008.
Is DE57 SYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE57 SYV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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