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SM57 WYO

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,967 mi
Last recorded111,967 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 111,967 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2026 111,967 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,624 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 98,119 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 90,344 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 78,879 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 64,203 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 60,109 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 60,101 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 59,980 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,431 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 50,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 40,803 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 32,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 32,870 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 24,259 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)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 16,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 15,522 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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SM57 WYO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM57 WYO, 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 SM57 WYO registered?

SM57 WYO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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The MOT history for SM57 WYO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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