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CA08 MRU

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,312 mi
Last recorded97,312 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 MRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 97,312 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspensions Arms, Coil Springs & Suspension Mounting ETC (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,556 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 84,869 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 84,869 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 82,375 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 80,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged plastic outer cover cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Apr 2021 77,159 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides rotational and facing wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged plastic outer cover cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Mar 2020 73,761 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 63,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 55,642 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 55,640 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 4 May 2017 51,208 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn (borderline fail)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2016 46,461 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)

exhaust has signs of corrosion but secure and no leaks

Pass 5 May 2015 41,079 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 41,079 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 36,893 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 33,538 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 May 2011 25,579 miles

advise front pads worn

Fail 10 May 2011 25,577 miles

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

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

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

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

advise front pads worn

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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CA08 MRU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CA08 MRU, 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 CA08 MRU registered?

CA08 MRU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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