MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,434 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs slight pitted
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
n/s headlight slight reduced light source
plastic covers fitted on both sides of inner sills
side trims fitted covering both sides of outer sills
undercovers fitted obscuring some components underneath
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides rear ones (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both from inside (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working working for split second then goes off while pedal still presed (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs slight pitted
engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
plastic covers fitted on both sides of inner sills
side trims fitted covering both sides of outer sills
undercovers fitted obscuring some components underneath
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VF57 AEC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 VF57 AEC, 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 VF57 AEC registered?
VF57 AEC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2008.
Is VF57 AEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for VF57 AEC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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