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AC08 ZDL

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,103 mi
Last recorded92,103 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 92,103 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 92,103 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 86,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2020 86,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 80,894 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 73,960 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2018 73,960 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2017 66,653 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 60,364 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 54,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2015 54,266 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2014 47,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 39,915 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 32,853 miles

Nearside Front 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 19 May 2011 25,862 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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AC08 ZDL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AC08 ZDL, 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 AC08 ZDL registered?

AC08 ZDL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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The MOT history for AC08 ZDL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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