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MA08 LZB

2008 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,521 mi
Last recorded76,521 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 LZB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 76,521 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,216 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 57,201 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 57,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,606 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,104 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,104 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 31,598 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge/nail in tread

Fail 5 Dec 2013 31,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner edge/nail in tread

Fail 18 Dec 2012 20,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 20,437 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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 11,972 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,535 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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MA08 LZB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MA08 LZB, 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 MA08 LZB registered?

MA08 LZB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is MA08 LZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA08 LZB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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