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YT57 VYV

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

88,238 mi
Last recorded88,238 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT57 VYV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 88,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 88,238 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 79,850 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 79,850 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,599 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to top rack joint corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s wishbone rear large bush worn & starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge AD REPLACE TYRE SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

high leval stop light ? inopp.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,271 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 59,211 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner sections of front tyres bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated small split on o/s/f top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 53,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 53,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 48,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,348 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,996 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 41,995 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 37,339 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 34,984 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 31,845 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 23,117 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 22,140 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,140 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,830 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 12,719 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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YT57 VYV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT57 VYV, 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 YT57 VYV registered?

YT57 VYV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YT57 VYV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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