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WG57 YOE

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,781 mi
Last recorded75,781 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 YOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 75,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 72,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface crack (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 67,607 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all round the inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,899 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light unit lens temporairly repaired

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 60,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 55,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner and outer tread.( wearing on inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear (Lens has a crack but repaired)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing inner edge.( tyre has cracks on inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 55,009 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on inner and outer tread.( wearing on inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear (Lens has a crack but repaired)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing inner edge.( tyre has cracks on inner tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 49,839 miles

front pads and discs wearing thin

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre has cracks present on inner edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 44,249 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 44,249 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Childseat installed only visal check

Pass 28 Mar 2015 39,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre outer wall presihed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 34,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,607 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,535 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 28,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,459 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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WG57 YOE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WG57 YOE, 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 WG57 YOE registered?

WG57 YOE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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