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YA57 AGV

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,170 mi
Last recorded176,170 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 AGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 176,170 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 176,170 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 171,618 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive under gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 171,527 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 164,941 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 158,601 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 154,034 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2021 154,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2020 150,417 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2019 144,415 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 131,897 miles

Front slight smear from front wipers

exhaust rear hanger snapped

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2017 131,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front slight smear from front wipers

exhaust rear hanger snapped

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

off side front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2016 124,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

items removed from drivers view of thwe road

nearside and offside front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 113,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view of thwe road

nearside and offside front wipers poor (aero deck blades fitted)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 96,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 96,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Nov 2013 80,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 62,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 41,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,694 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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YA57 AGV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YA57 AGV, 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 YA57 AGV registered?

YA57 AGV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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