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SO57 AAE

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 AAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,446 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,943 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 93,643 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 93,567 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking front bulkhead underside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,303 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 x rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 76,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 73,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 70,581 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 70,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 66,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,861 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,999 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,300 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 51,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 47,200 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,095 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 34,652 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 26,940 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 20,569 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 20,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SO57 AAE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SO57 AAE, 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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SO57 AAE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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