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NY57 HBJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,293 mi
Last recorded125,293 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 HBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,293 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 122,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2024 122,605 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 122,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 122,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

steam/smoke on emission test

Pass 4 Nov 2023 117,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2.5mm est (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking slightly tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm bad wear inner shoulder 205 55 16 91 v (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack is damp near column join sill area (2.1.5 (a))

front pipe flex is in poor condition

park brake travel is high

Pass 29 Oct 2022 111,898 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

front pipe flex poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2021 103,022 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,952 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 99,249 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 99,249 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 93,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 93,679 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,137 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 83,740 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,515 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 83,515 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 79,162 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 79,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,227 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 62,992 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with slight play

offside rear tyre tread low

Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front and rear discs slightly worn

front pads low

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated with slight play

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 53,359 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2012 53,359 miles

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2011 43,762 miles

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

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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NY57 HBJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NY57 HBJ, 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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NY57 HBJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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