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253D209

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,782 mi
Last recorded50,782 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration253D209
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 50,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,333 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,333 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 46,153 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 44,128 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 41,871 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked & leaking ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 41,871 miles

Coolant leak expansion bottle cracked & leaking ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 38,586 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 38,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,412 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 35,412 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,177 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 28,695 miles

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

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

wipers worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 25,326 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 17,998 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,059 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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253D209 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 253D209, 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 253D209 registered?

253D209 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is 253D209 safe to buy?

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