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CP08 EOX

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,356 mi
Last recorded187,356 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 EOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 187,356 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 180,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 144,594 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 144,594 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 136,122 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 125,807 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 125,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 117,563 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 117,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Offside Front Worn uneven on the inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 98,540 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 98,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,133 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 80,936 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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2014 80,936 miles

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

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)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,170 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)

dent in osr inner wheel rim

front brake discs well worn on inside edge

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,899 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 61,693 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 61,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EOX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EOX, 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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CP08 EOX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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