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DS57 PRZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,998 mi
Last recorded84,998 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS57 PRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 84,998 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 84,998 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 78,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 78,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,061 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,059 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2017 67,476 miles

Nearside Rear cracking on outer wall(reccomend change)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer wall(recommend change)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,089 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 56,784 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,042 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,998 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 42,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 34,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,317 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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DS57 PRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS57 PRZ, 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 DS57 PRZ registered?

DS57 PRZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2008.

Is DS57 PRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS57 PRZ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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