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DS03 CRS

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,932 mi
Last recorded116,932 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 CRS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 116,932 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 106,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 97,292 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 97,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DS03 CRS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS03 CRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS03 CRS?

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What year was DS03 CRS registered?

DS03 CRS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is DS03 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 CRS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS03 CRS have outstanding finance?

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