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AK58 ZDS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,929 mi
Last recorded128,929 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 128,929 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 125,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 122,857 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 113,527 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 113,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 97,936 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 83,403 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 70,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear side light inop but 50% of the light still illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 56,864 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,760 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,290 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,278 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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AK58 ZDS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK58 ZDS, 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 AK58 ZDS registered?

AK58 ZDS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is AK58 ZDS safe to buy?

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