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PF57 VMH

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

94,797 mi
Last recorded94,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 VMH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 94,797 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 94,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 90,184 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm s/hand tyre fitted. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 79,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,125 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 75,125 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 71,870 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 71,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 65,947 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 66,757 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 63,604 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 63,604 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 59,976 miles

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

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

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

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

engie cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,677 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 44,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 35,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 27,058 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 18,562 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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PF57 VMH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF57 VMH, 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 PF57 VMH registered?

PF57 VMH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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