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DA57 GBZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,600 mi
Last recorded56,600 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 GBZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,600 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 56,537 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,601 miles

Both front tyres are on 3-3.5mm and have slight wear inner edge..

Fail 27 Feb 2013 46,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Both front tyres are on 3-3.5mm and have slight wear inner edge..

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,736 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 36,736 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 26,074 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,430 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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DA57 GBZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA57 GBZ, 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 DA57 GBZ registered?

DA57 GBZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 January 2008.

Is DA57 GBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA57 GBZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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