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CH03 CAH

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,527 mi
Last recorded82,527 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 CAH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 82,527 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 72,880 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 72,880 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 65,031 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,916 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 50,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 45,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 45,319 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,888 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 41,595 miles

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 10 Feb 2018 39,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,636 miles

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 36,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

engine cover/under tray fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 32,535 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 30,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,679 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 26,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2013 26,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,088 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 23,066 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 23,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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CH03 CAH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CH03 CAH, 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 CH03 CAH registered?

CH03 CAH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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