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SV08 ZWJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,396 mi
Last recorded136,396 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 ZWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,396 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Parking brake travel close to maximum

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 136,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on front and rear brake discs

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

Parking brake travel close to maximum

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 118,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 114,541 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 109,347 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,522 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 70,224 miles

emmisions too low to register

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,872 miles

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

undertray fitted

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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SV08 ZWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SV08 ZWJ, 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 SV08 ZWJ registered?

SV08 ZWJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is SV08 ZWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV08 ZWJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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