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CN08 LHO

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,054 mi
Last recorded135,054 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 135,054 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 129,868 miles

Rear under body corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2025 129,868 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear under body corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 127,454 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2023 123,284 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2022 121,437 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long parking brakebtravel

Fail 11 Feb 2022 121,436 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

long parking brakebtravel

Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,787 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack damp with oil, possible leak

Fail 21 Jan 2021 116,759 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively just acceptable (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack damp with oil, possible leak

Pass 6 Feb 2020 113,549 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 107,123 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe mounting broken , but exhaust still adequately supported

exhaust system and exhaust mountings corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 98,870 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,846 miles

Offside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal slight leak.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,780 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner driveshaft oil seal slight leak.

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,000 miles

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

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

child seat fitted offside rear.

offside rear brake pads wearing low.

Pass 13 Feb 2015 77,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,147 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,311 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,159 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 20,804 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Jun 2011 20,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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CN08 LHO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol 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 CN08 LHO, 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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CN08 LHO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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