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VN08 ZKJ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,813 mi
Last recorded145,813 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 ZKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 145,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Thorn in sidewall? ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 145,726 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 143,255 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 143,255 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror casing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 140,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Day running light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Day running light. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 140,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 138,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens damaged.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet supplying water to windscreen.

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal?

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 133,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp out.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 133,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp out.

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 124,457 miles

Front Wiper blades smearing screen! Advised replace.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Marked (2.5.B.1a)

No oil again showing on dipstick! Topped up prior to mot test.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing Marked. (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak Driveshaft oil seal? ()

Pass 6 May 2017 108,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added prior to mot test.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 108,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges! Advised replace. (4.1.E.1)

No oil showing on dipstick! Oil added prior to mot test.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 85,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 45,954 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 45,954 miles

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

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 11 Mar 2014 29,749 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,374 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,628 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,613 miles

o/s/f tyre low tread 2mm

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 ZKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZKJ, 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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VN08 ZKJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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