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CP08 ENC

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,011 mi
Last recorded84,011 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 ENC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 84,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 84,011 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,813 miles

Osr tyre distorted

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,813 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Osr tyre distorted

Rear exhaust corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,559 miles

both rear tyres distorted

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2013 69,057 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,354 miles

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

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,615 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 38,051 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 36,783 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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CP08 ENC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CP08 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

CP08 ENC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CP08 ENC safe to buy?

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