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OE57 ZDO

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,199 mi
Last recorded152,199 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 ZDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 152,199 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 152,199 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,963 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 115,144 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 75,348 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 60,614 miles

heavy dampness around fuel filter

n/s/r tyre worn low - 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

outer sills covered

rear tyres worn on outer edges

surface corrosion on exhaust

Fail 11 Jan 2012 60,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy dampness around fuel filter

n/s/r tyre worn low - 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

outer sills covered

rear tyres worn on outer edges

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 18 Jan 2011 45,413 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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OE57 ZDO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZDO, 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 ZDO registered?

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

Is OE57 ZDO safe to buy?

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