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YH57 NHE

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

148,014 mi
Last recorded148,014 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 NHE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 148,014 miles

Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 135,427 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2024 135,421 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 121,239 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2022 108,629 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion all around

Pass 11 Jul 2019 103,060 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,452 miles

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

Offside Front centre cv boot split

Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,929 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 85,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 80,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 76,024 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 64,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 58,118 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,439 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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YH57 NHE is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YH57 NHE, 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 YH57 NHE registered?

YH57 NHE is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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