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117D173

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,912 mi
Last recorded2,912 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117D173
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2011 2,912 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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117D173 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 117D173, 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 117D173 registered?

117D173 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2008.

Is 117D173 safe to buy?

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