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MM57 JGU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM57 JGU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 114,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,806 miles

Rear exhaust cover skin corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 105,806 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust cover skin corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,128 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 157,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 157,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 141,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 136,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,929 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 112,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

O/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN LOW & NEARING THE LEGAL MINIMUM.........Thanx......

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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MM57 JGU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MM57 JGU, 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 MM57 JGU registered?

MM57 JGU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is MM57 JGU safe to buy?

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