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CK08 ZMU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,217 mi
Last recorded112,217 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZMU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 112,217 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 112,217 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,579 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 97,579 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 90,090 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

Fail 9 Feb 2018 90,090 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front marker light inop

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

PAS rack damp

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal rubber worn on edge

coolant level low

Pass 15 Feb 2017 82,936 miles

both front tyres close to limit

rear exhaust support corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 78,336 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 78,336 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,329 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 78,329 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 May 2015 71,686 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 May 2014 60,414 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 60,414 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2013 49,706 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 49,637 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 37,585 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 25,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 25,795 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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CK08 ZMU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CK08 ZMU, 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 CK08 ZMU registered?

CK08 ZMU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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