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DA57 KZT

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,860 mi
Last recorded124,860 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 KZT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,860 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 122,262 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 122,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 118,891 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 118,891 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 115,234 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 111,197 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 106,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,699 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 102,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 97,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bump stop (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 92,625 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 87,229 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 87,040 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 81,442 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,361 miles

NSR,OSR,OSF tyre valves perishing

OSF tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Outer skin of centre silencer is corroded and peeling away

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,509 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 57,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight pitting to inside edges of front brake discs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 57,028 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight pitting to inside edges of front brake discs

Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,064 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 KZT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KZT, 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 KZT registered?

DA57 KZT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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