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AK58 ZGG

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,954 mi
Last recorded91,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 ZGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 91,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,099 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

Offside Front suspension arm rear bush worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres worn very low edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,923 miles

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

rear bumper damaged

Fail 11 Sep 2017 75,923 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

rear bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2016 72,484 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 64,336 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 55,728 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 48,911 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 41,581 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 32,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 32,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 ZGG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

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

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