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CM08 EYM

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

70,967 mi
Last recorded70,967 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM08 EYM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 70,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2025 64,636 miles

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

nearside front jacking block missing

Fail 7 Nov 2025 64,580 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

nearside front jacking block missing

Pass 20 Oct 2025 13,322 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

Fail 20 Oct 2025 13,322 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

Pass 8 Nov 2024 52,060 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 52,060 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split, just clears (3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS light on no clear fault

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split, just clears (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on no clear fault

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 39,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing on the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 216,137 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 216,137 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 33,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

front wipers streaking / smearing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 206,324 miles

Traces of engine oil on undertrays

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,530 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 193,473 miles

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

Tpms warning on dash

Fail 18 Oct 2021 193,473 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tpms warning on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2020 180,847 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 171,969 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 164,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 164,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 133,509 miles

Engine check lamp indicating a fault

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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CM08 EYM is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CM08 EYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CM08 EYM registered?

CM08 EYM is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 2018.

Is CM08 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM08 EYM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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