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MW57 FWJ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,785 mi
Last recorded116,785 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 FWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 116,785 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,040 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,652 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 93,042 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 87,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,203 miles

Slight oil leak.

Fail 19 Jan 2016 73,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 52,103 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 52,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to open the car boot.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 47,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate has minor damage

nearside front suspension arm rear bush has a slight tear in the rubber

Pass 9 Jan 2013 40,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r number plate light slightly dimmer than n/s/r light

Pass 13 Jan 2012 35,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 35,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2011 28,758 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,758 miles

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

offside number plate light is dim

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 FWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MW57 FWJ, 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 FWJ registered?

MW57 FWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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