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CA08 VLY

2008 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,327 mi
Last recorded33,327 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VLY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 33,327 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 33,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 30,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,087 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 25,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 25,452 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 25,389 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 25,389 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 24,898 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 24,853 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 24,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 23,518 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 22,381 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 19,407 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 16,873 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 14,521 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 14,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,131 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 8,314 miles

offside front tyre inner edge wear.

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 VLY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CA08 VLY, 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 VLY registered?

CA08 VLY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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