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FH57 VPD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,527 mi
Last recorded104,527 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 VPD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 104,527 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 104,524 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 91,800 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,026 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,026 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre age cracked and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along chassis offside front (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre age cracked and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 70,518 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge cords visible (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre age cracked and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along chassis offside front (2.3.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill and chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre age cracked and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,394 miles

Offside Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

high level brake light not working

Pass 25 Feb 2015 56,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 36,767 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in n/s headlamp.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,462 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 25,666 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 19,075 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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FH57 VPD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH57 VPD, 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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FH57 VPD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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