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SC57 EXT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 EXT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 90,200 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 90,165 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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 inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 85,790 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 85,790 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 77,454 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,872 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,915 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,230 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,836 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,490 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 37,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 28,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 19,306 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,651 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 10,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Oct 2011 8,929 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 7,214 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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SC57 EXT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SC57 EXT, 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 SC57 EXT?

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What year was SC57 EXT registered?

SC57 EXT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is SC57 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 EXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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