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CF08 CWP

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,117 mi
Last recorded110,117 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 CWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 110,117 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 110,116 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam also switch assembly insecure (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,102 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear, off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 95,290 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,937 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 89,161 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 80,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 76,986 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 76,986 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 70,300 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,193 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 62,193 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 37,134 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 35,828 miles

O/S/F inner brake pads about 80% worn

Fail 12 Aug 2013 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F inner brake pads about 80% worn

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,773 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,663 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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CF08 CWP is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF08 CWP, 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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CF08 CWP is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 August 2008.

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