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ND58 ZDJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,167 mi
Last recorded156,167 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND58 ZDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 156,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 156,158 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working both (1.3.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front headlight lens has condensation

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2015 149,364 miles

front and rear pads and discs wearing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

slight wear in trailing arm bushes

Pass 7 Dec 2013 144,568 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Fail 30 Nov 2013 144,415 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding

Pass 1 Dec 2012 137,280 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Nov 2012 137,117 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,665 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 123,665 miles

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

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

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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ND58 ZDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ND58 ZDJ, 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 ND58 ZDJ registered?

ND58 ZDJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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