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VKZ 4053

2008 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,761 mi
Last recorded165,761 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo V4084,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 4053
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 165,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 155,622 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 144,721 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 144,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both bushes and rear most deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2023 132,615 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 132,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,005 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 101,590 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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VKZ 4053 is a 2008 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 84,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKZ 4053, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VKZ 4053 registered?

VKZ 4053 is a 2008 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is VKZ 4053 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 4053 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKZ 4053 have outstanding finance?

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