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MW57 FUY

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

169,600 mi
Last recorded169,600 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 FUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 169,600 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 167,546 miles

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

under tray fitted limited inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2020 167,535 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted limited inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2019 165,449 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

small under tray fitted llimited inspection

water bottle has crack leaking water slightly

Pass 12 Jan 2018 163,431 miles

Brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 163,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipes heavily greased

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 160,938 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 151,222 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 140,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 118,490 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 98,731 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,888 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 59,621 miles

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

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

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

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

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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MW57 FUY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW57 FUY, 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 MW57 FUY registered?

MW57 FUY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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