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DF57CGY
2008 VOLVO S40
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration DF57CGY
- Manufacturer VOLVO
- Model S40
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 14 Dec 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
16
Passes
5
Failures
76.19%
Pass Rate
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71 Total Defects Recorded
11 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,668 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 139,643 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
10 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,808 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 120,122 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 109,898 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
15 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 109,895 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
7 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,536 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2022 21 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,707 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 21 Jun 202610 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective front mounting (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
9 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,208 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,830 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2019 21 Jun 202611 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 74,867 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Various suspension and cassis components corroded.
9 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 74,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- Various suspension and cassis components corroded.
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 66,845 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
10 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 66,845 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
12 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,626 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,121 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 21 Jun 20267 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 34,882 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2014 21 Jun 202611 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,699 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,998 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2013 21 Jun 202618 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,300 MI
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DF57CGY was registered on 2008-02-16
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