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SD57 WVP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

122,623 mi
Last recorded122,623 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 WVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,623 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 122,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 108,531 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 108,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 92,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 92,473 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 88,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield insecure

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steeering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Side light and stop light inop

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steeering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,124 miles

Coil spring corroded both front slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,122 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak @ rear silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both front slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,128 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 83,126 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BackBox To Rear Straight (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 80,425 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour NSR (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator incorrect colour OSR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn OSF Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BackBox To Rear Straight (6.1.2 (a))

NSR Tyre Cracking Badly Within Tread 205.55.16

OSF Coil Spring Not Sated Correctly

OSR Tyre Cracking Badly Within Tread 205.55.16

Slight Leak From OSF Drive-Shaft Seal

Pass 25 Jan 2018 74,994 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 64,038 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 52,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 52,013 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,522 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 44,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2013 37,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,521 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

corrosion to o/s/f & o/s/f brake disc inner faces

high rear brake inbalance 29%

Fail 17 Jan 2012 28,521 miles

high rear brake inbalance 29%

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to o/s/f & o/s/f brake disc inner faces

Pass 14 Dec 2010 18,894 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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SD57 WVP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SD57 WVP, 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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SD57 WVP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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