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VN08 PZR

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,196 mi
Last recorded128,196 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 PZR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 128,196 miles

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin on centre section corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2017 128,808 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front condensation in headlamp

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust outer skin on centre section corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge almost through to cord (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 117,881 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s mirror glass missing

o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 10 Apr 2015 102,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 102,411 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2014 87,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,946 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 67,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,931 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,511 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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VN08 PZR is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VN08 PZR, 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 VN08 PZR registered?

VN08 PZR is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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