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HJ57 WZR

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,387 mi
Last recorded138,387 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 WZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,387 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

can not test rear seat belts

Fail 1 Feb 2022 138,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

can not test rear seat belts

Pass 18 Jan 2021 125,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 125,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,466 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 92,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder,Cords Not Visible

Nearside Headlamp Has Condensation in It

Fail 25 Jan 2017 83,607 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side Marker N/W

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Shoulder,Cords Not Visible

Nearside Headlamp Has Condensation in It

Nearside Rear Lower Side Light N/W

Offside Front Side Marker N/W

Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,009 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 70,557 miles

N/S/R Lower Sidelight N/W

Pass 15 Jan 2014 63,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front side marker lamp not working

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2013 57,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front side marker lamp not working

Nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,079 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,624 miles

both front tyres wearing very close to legal limit.

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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HJ57 WZR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ57 WZR, 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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HJ57 WZR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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