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SO57 MHJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,275 mi
Last recorded55,275 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 MHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 55,275 miles

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Fail 23 Jan 2026 55,275 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% offside slow to work (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs worn/lipped

several areas of corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2025 54,650 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 54,647 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 54,033 miles

several areas of corrosion on underside and both subframes/suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 52,772 miles

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

several areas of corrosion on underside and both subframes

Pass 15 Jan 2022 52,025 miles

both rear tyres soft

several areas of corrosion on underside

Fail 15 Jan 2022 52,025 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

both rear tyres soft

several areas of corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,277 miles

nearside rear tyre soft

offside front coil spring corroded

rear brake and parking brake application uneven

some corrosion on underside and suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,801 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 49,800 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 45,874 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,610 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 41,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 36,640 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jan 2016 31,707 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2015 27,784 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 23,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 19,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,051 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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SO57 MHJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 MHJ, 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 SO57 MHJ registered?

SO57 MHJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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