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C5 PMS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,103 mi
Last recorded56,103 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 PMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 56,103 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 54,377 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 52,565 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 49,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,976 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 47,976 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,009 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 34,399 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 28,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 23,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,880 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,880 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 16,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 15,422 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,223 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 11,327 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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C5 PMS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C5 PMS, 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 C5 PMS registered?

C5 PMS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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