2008 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · AV57 YZU
2008 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 118,304 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,304 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV57 YZU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 118,304 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV57 YZU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volvo S40 (AV57 YZU) between January 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear mount (2.4.G.2)”.
AV57 YZU Mileage History
- 05/01/201114,419 mi
- 05/01/201114,419 mi
- 06/05/201114,939 mi+520 mi
- 01/05/201225,157 mi+10,218 mi
- 04/05/201333,614 mi+8,457 mi
- 03/05/201441,332 mi+7,718 mi
- 02/05/201552,366 mi+11,034 mi
- 02/05/201552,366 mi
- 30/04/201665,644 mi+13,278 mi
- 30/04/201665,644 mi
- 03/05/201776,077 mi+10,433 mi
- 03/05/201776,077 mi
- 02/05/201886,704 mi+10,627 mi
- 02/05/201998,578 mi+11,874 mi
- 02/11/2020102,899 mi+4,321 mi
- 02/11/2020102,899 mi
- 03/11/2021105,494 mi+2,595 mi
- 07/10/2022108,341 mi+2,847 mi
- 03/11/2023111,872 mi+3,531 mi
- 04/11/2024115,156 mi+3,284 mi
- 04/11/2024115,157 mi+1 mi
- 07/10/2025118,304 mi+3,147 mi
Average of roughly 7,041 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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