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FL57 NXX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 NXX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 83,434 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,189 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 76,170 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 76,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,190 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 2mm

Nearside Rear bumper reflector damaged

Nearside Rear damage to lower door

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm

Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,190 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear damage to lower door

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges 2mm

Nearside Rear bumper reflector damaged

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Offside Front tyre worn 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2017 62,486 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,638 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 55,638 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 44,954 miles

Exhaust heat sheild damaged and adrift at rear silencer

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 25,451 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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FL57 NXX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FL57 NXX, 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 FL57 NXX registered?

FL57 NXX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 February 2008.

Is FL57 NXX safe to buy?

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