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CE08 DXP

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

110,294 mi
Last recorded110,294 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 DXP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 110,294 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REARS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 107,517 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 103,951 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,890 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 93,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 89,090 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 89,090 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 86,515 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,976 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,389 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 62,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear

Offside Front tyre uneven wear

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 11 Oct 2016 55,391 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 43,607 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 43,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 Nov 2014 41,381 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 41,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 40,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,652 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,102 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 16,154 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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CE08 DXP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CE08 DXP, 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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CE08 DXP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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