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CA08 VHD

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,286 mi
Last recorded55,286 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,286 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 54,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 51,436 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 48,709 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2023 48,704 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability SUSPENSION REAR BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability REAR SUSPENSION BUSH (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2022 45,836 miles

Long travel on handbrake

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 40,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 35,898 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 35,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,382 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 29,449 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Apr 2017 29,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged/cut outer breadth (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and has ply/cord exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer breadth damaged/cut (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge close to balding strong advise change asap

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres wear abnormal advise wheel alignment

both wipers smearing slightly advise change asap

Pass 8 May 2016 25,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 22,530 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2014 19,895 miles

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 15 Jun 2013 17,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2012 14,955 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 12,379 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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CA08 VHD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VHD, 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 VHD registered?

CA08 VHD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is CA08 VHD safe to buy?

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