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ST57 VPX

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,229 mi
Last recorded140,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 VPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 140,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 113,167 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 113,167 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 90,704 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,632 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 71,616 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven rate of increase 39% (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front headlamp poor beam pattern/output

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,476 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2016 68,476 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front lower wishbone rear rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2015 58,627 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 58,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 57,975 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 57,975 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,597 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 42,741 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 35,337 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 35,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,395 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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ST57 VPX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST57 VPX, 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 ST57 VPX registered?

ST57 VPX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is ST57 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 VPX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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