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SO57 MHK

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,764 mi
Last recorded59,764 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 MHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 59,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 44,513 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,513 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,787 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,787 miles

Front number plate slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 37,580 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 36,118 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

power steering rack slightly damp at pinion

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Jan 2013 31,230 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 31,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 23,021 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 10 Jan 2011 16,598 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 MHK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO57 MHK, 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 MHK registered?

SO57 MHK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is SO57 MHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO57 MHK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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