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CE08 WTZ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

172,313 mi
Last recorded172,313 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 172,313 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 160,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 146,282 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 133,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 117,726 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 99,078 miles

advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

advise on rear foot brake slightly imbalanced

Fail 5 Mar 2015 99,076 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

advise on nail in n/s/r tyre

advise on rear foot brake slightly imbalanced

Pass 3 Mar 2014 79,113 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 3 Mar 2014 79,113 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Fail 26 Mar 2013 58,456 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,456 miles

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,482 miles

plastic sill covers fitted n/s and o/s

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,546 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 WTZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CE08 WTZ, 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 CE08 WTZ registered?

CE08 WTZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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