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VA57 VFY

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,929 mi
Last recorded67,929 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,929 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2015 53,434 miles

Child seat fitted-unable to test seat belt

N/S/R tyre is cracking in tread area

Pass 3 Jan 2015 46,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,773 miles

Steering rack damp.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 36,878 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 33,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 32,836 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 26,230 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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VA57 VFY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA57 VFY, 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

How do I check the history of VA57 VFY?

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What year was VA57 VFY registered?

VA57 VFY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is VA57 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 VFY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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