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OE57 JJZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,986 mi
Last recorded67,986 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 JJZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 67,986 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 67,986 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 67,976 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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OE57 JJZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OE57 JJZ, 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 OE57 JJZ registered?

OE57 JJZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 February 2008.

Is OE57 JJZ safe to buy?

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