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ML57 DZY

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,678 mi
Last recorded127,678 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 DZY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 127,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 118,678 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 114,302 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,086 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 109,086 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement NO RESERVE TRAVEL (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY WORN IN INNER EDGE INNER CASING (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively SLIGHT LIPP (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 88,169 miles

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Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened score mark on disc (3.5.1i)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear indicators showing slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 78,328 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 67,668 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 57,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 39,199 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 39,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 37,688 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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ML57 DZY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 ML57 DZY, 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 ML57 DZY registered?

ML57 DZY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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