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FM57 HWA

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

175,234 mi
Last recorded175,234 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 HWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 175,234 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 175,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 168,349 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 168,344 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 160,206 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,056 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 152,055 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bearing/mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 142,858 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 142,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 128,494 miles

exhaust back box delaminated

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2016 128,494 miles

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

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

boot lid warning light on dash (but boot is close)

exhaust back box delaminated

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,912 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,912 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust back box deteriated

n/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 11 Aug 2014 96,629 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 96,629 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 78,803 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 64,875 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,206 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,017 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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FM57 HWA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FM57 HWA, 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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FM57 HWA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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