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SD57 WVX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,011 mi
Last recorded124,011 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 WVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 124,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 120,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 117,105 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 117,069 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 109,261 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,219 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 100,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm to 0.00mm on inside edge - STRONGLY RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.48mm to 0.00mm on inside edge - STRONGLY RECOMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Sep 2020 96,707 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 90,459 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 90,453 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 76,134 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,482 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,083 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 63,083 miles

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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 49,175 miles

child seat fitted - full inspection of adult seatbelt cannot be carried out

Fail 13 Jan 2016 49,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted - full inspection of adult seatbelt cannot be carried out

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,191 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 37,190 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 13,994 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 9,825 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 6,941 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 WVX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SD57 WVX, 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

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What year was SD57 WVX registered?

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

Is SD57 WVX safe to buy?

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