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FH57 WPD

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,924 mi
Last recorded141,924 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 141,924 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 141,914 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 138,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 131,452 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,234 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 117,234 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wor close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 109,659 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wor close to limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2019 93,039 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2019 93,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 84,365 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,133 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2016 67,929 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 63,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 59,514 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 53,469 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 41,496 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 41,494 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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.

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 WPD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WPD, 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 WPD registered?

FH57 WPD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is FH57 WPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH57 WPD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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