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LJ57 ZDL

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

211,441 mi
Last recorded211,441 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ZDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 211,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low! replace asap! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens has temporary repair using red tape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low! replace asap! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 202,784 miles

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Aug 2020 202,633 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central and rear exhaust deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear lamp broken

Pass 10 Aug 2019 187,518 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 166,693 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 143,722 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 126,721 miles

Nearside Lower Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 83,051 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,457 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 66,362 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 57,664 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 57,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 45,417 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 28,047 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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LJ57 ZDL is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ57 ZDL, 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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LJ57 ZDL is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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