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DV08 JTZ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 JTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 100,393 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2017 100,390 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,876 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 83,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2015 71,960 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2015 71,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2014 58,763 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,154 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 18,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,359 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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DV08 JTZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV08 JTZ, 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 DV08 JTZ registered?

DV08 JTZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is DV08 JTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 JTZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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