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SM57 WYV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,656 mi
Last recorded107,656 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 WYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 107,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2024 105,244 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 101,874 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 101,873 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,075 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play top mount

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,769 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Oct 2021 90,761 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 87,396 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 87,396 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour Both front showing blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,383 miles

All four tyres wearing low on tread on inner edges both rear treads starting to split

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

Pass 28 Apr 2018 73,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 71,044 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 47,259 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 34,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2013 34,045 miles

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

front suspension/sub frame components corroded.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 13 Dec 2012 32,473 miles

plasatic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear exhaust box support bracket corroded.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 32,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

plasatic covers fitted to underside and outer body sills.

rear exhaust box support bracket corroded.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,417 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 WYV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SM57 WYV, 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 SM57 WYV registered?

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

Is SM57 WYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 WYV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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