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SEZ 2715

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,809 mi
Last recorded151,809 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEZ 2715
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 151,809 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,047 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 141,028 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,201 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 137,156 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 127,595 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 116,225 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 106,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 97,506 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

nearside front wishbone [rear bush] worn

nearside headlight poor pattern

Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,870 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 80,663 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 73,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 73,571 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.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)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 64,893 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,984 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,518 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 41,518 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,329 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 35,329 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,830 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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SEZ 2715 is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SEZ 2715, 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

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What year was SEZ 2715 registered?

SEZ 2715 is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is SEZ 2715 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SEZ 2715 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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