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LX57 JWV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 JWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 170,051 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF on legal limit inside edges. replace asap. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 17 Oct 2024 169,966 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin from oil filler cap not sealing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF on legal limit inside edges. replace asap. 235/45 17. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR outer bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 2 Nov 2023 161,800 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR, NSR close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 161,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSR&OSR, NSR close to excessive fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 145,321 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 135,182 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 135,082 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 134,616 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 120,442 miles

Rear fuel filter hanging down, bracket broken

Fail 2 Nov 2020 120,152 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fuel filter hanging down, bracket broken

Pass 8 Nov 2019 102,726 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 95,500 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 95,500 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 87,115 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 87,115 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 78,089 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,089 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working bothside side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 68,896 miles

nearside front lower ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Jan 2015 57,988 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 48,727 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 48,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 40,708 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,580 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 17,733 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 17,733 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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LX57 JWV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX57 JWV, 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 LX57 JWV registered?

LX57 JWV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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