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LM57 SYO

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 SYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 127,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 109,326 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 109,326 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,579 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 98,147 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 73,796 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 73,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

sharp obect in o/s rear inner edge of tyre

Pass 9 May 2013 63,602 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2012 53,367 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 42,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LM57 SYO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LM57 SYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM57 SYO registered?

LM57 SYO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is LM57 SYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 SYO shows 12 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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