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FH57 WOR

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 WOR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 50,357 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Dec 2017 50,351 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,149 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,535 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 48,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 38,521 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 26,765 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 14,474 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2009 14,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WOR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH57 WOR, 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 FH57 WOR registered?

FH57 WOR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is FH57 WOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 WOR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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