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B55 CAF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,487 mi
Last recorded97,487 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB55 CAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 97,487 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 97,485 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,448 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of rear chassis rail corroding by sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc inner surface deteriorated (surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding slightly

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front, offside front & nearside rear tyres slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 94,042 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge of chassis rail slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 94,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame spring cup excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly perished/cracking on edges of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,370 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 80,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 80,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached suspension arm insecurely and incorrectly attached at lower ball joint , ball joint cover also damaged (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,803 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 73,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,094 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 59,396 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 59,396 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 48,868 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 44,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,872 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 29,511 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 23,920 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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B55 CAF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B55 CAF, 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 B55 CAF registered?

B55 CAF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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