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GX57 RZK

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,658 mi
Last recorded144,658 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX57 RZK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 144,401 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 123,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jul 2019 123,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Inner face of disc contaminated with grease from the constant velocity joint (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated Contaminated with grease from the constant velocity joint (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Damaged and split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 101,461 miles

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are split

nearside rear tyre is mis-shaped

offside front wheel bearing is leaking grease

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low

Fail 25 Jul 2018 101,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front lower arm rear bushes are split

nearside rear tyre is mis-shaped

offside front wheel bearing is leaking grease

rear brake discs are worn

rear brake pads are low

Pass 3 Apr 2017 87,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear registration plate light output reduced

Fail 2 Apr 2016 80,622 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement stay arm (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear registration plate light output reduced

Pass 13 Mar 2015 69,149 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 56,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,764 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 45,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2011 35,849 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

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GX57 RZK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel 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 GX57 RZK, 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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GX57 RZK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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