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CM08 BAZ

2014 Volvo S40

White Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

102,647 mi
Last recorded102,647 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 BAZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 102,647 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2026 121,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 99,640 miles

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

tyres noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,705 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 91,456 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,012 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all, front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 111,000 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 60,035 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2023 60,035 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 106,948 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2022 38,016 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,701 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 100,634 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 100,631 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 34,445 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 34,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 30,602 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 97,652 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriating

sill & engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of those areas

Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,390 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 25,851 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 84,768 miles

N/S/F mirror cover missing

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

boot catch stiff to open

childs seat fitted to n/s/r

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,744 miles

Front tyres both sides wearing away from inner and outer edges

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 70,432 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,913 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 55,805 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 55,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,634 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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CM08 BAZ is a 2014 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 CM08 BAZ, 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 12 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CM08 BAZ is a 2014 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2014.

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