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AV57 ZBL

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,495 mi
Last recorded127,495 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 127,495 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 127,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 123,006 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 120,237 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 116,456 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 112,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stay Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 109,506 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,116 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 105,116 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 100,113 miles

OSF suspension arm bush deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2017 96,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 88,494 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,034 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 77,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,404 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 69,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 60,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,832 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 40,772 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,269 miles

rear tyres 2mm

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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AV57 ZBL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AV57 ZBL, 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 AV57 ZBL registered?

AV57 ZBL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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