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DE57 ZKS

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 ZKS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 128,672 miles

parking brake lever has reserve travel

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2024 128,672 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has reserve travel

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2022 124,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under carriage surface rust covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2021 112,878 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 103,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 103,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 88,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 74,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2017 63,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes covered with plastic restricting inspection

Pass 14 Sep 2016 60,286 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

exhaust front flexi joint slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,208 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,542 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 50,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust mount is insecure

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,372 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 30,516 miles

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 21,379 miles

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

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

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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DE57 ZKS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE57 ZKS, 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 DE57 ZKS registered?

DE57 ZKS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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