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NM57 AYW

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

219,588 mi
Last recorded219,588 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 AYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 219,588 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 219,585 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable snapped (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 214,545 miles

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 204,824 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 169,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 134,573 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 98,795 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,032 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 37,359 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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NM57 AYW is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NM57 AYW, 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

How do I check the history of NM57 AYW?

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What year was NM57 AYW registered?

NM57 AYW is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 February 2008.

Is NM57 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM57 AYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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