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CP08 DYF

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,310 mi
Last recorded109,310 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 DYF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components and inner sills by wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 109,301 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Brightness of the bulb also reduced, replacement recommended (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle and suspension components and inner sills by wheel arch corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2025 106,533 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 106,499 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 103,161 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 95,375 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 91,077 miles

Coolant leak header tank has crack ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 91,077 miles

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

Coolant leak header tank has crack ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,026 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,026 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,027 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 81,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 75,344 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,222 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 70,221 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 62,246 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 50,645 miles

both front tyres devoid tread on edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 46,293 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 40,698 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 35,248 miles

advise o/s mirror cover missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 35,248 miles

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

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

advise o/s mirror cover missing

Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CP08 DYF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP08 DYF, 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 CP08 DYF registered?

CP08 DYF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is CP08 DYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 DYF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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