MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,286 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Long travel on handbrake
Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
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)
front wiper blades slightly smearing screen
o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of CA08 VHD?
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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?
The MOT history for CA08 VHD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CA08 VHD have outstanding finance?
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