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PG57 GMZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,379 mi
Last recorded109,379 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG57 GMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 109,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2021 109,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 104,907 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 104,907 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 102,284 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 102,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner removed from mirror. ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 96,489 miles

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

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

unable to gain access to load area/boot compartment

Fail 13 Feb 2018 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

unable to gain access to load area/boot compartment

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2017 86,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,270 miles

Service lamp on

Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,784 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 56,490 miles

front tyres perished on out side edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 55,095 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 53,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,234 miles

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

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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PG57 GMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PG57 GMZ, 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 PG57 GMZ registered?

PG57 GMZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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