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CA08 VGY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,455 mi
Last recorded157,455 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 157,455 miles

engine damp

front discs slightly corroded

front number slightly poor

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

rear pads wearing low- discs corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2021 157,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has slight cracks

rear pads wearing low- discs corroded

front number slightly poor

engine damp

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2020 152,643 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))

warning lamp on dash

Pass 2 May 2019 147,745 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 141,075 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 120,117 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 120,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 105,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 105,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre receiver (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

em light on

Pass 28 May 2015 90,524 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 90,523 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 22 May 2014 66,280 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 39,263 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,055 miles

some wear n/s/f wiper blade

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 VGY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA08 VGY, 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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CA08 VGY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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