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CP08 GHU

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,467 mi
Last recorded99,467 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 99,467 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi is damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp is damaged

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 90,449 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 90,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 79,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 68,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 68,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,273 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 44,808 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 39,676 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,195 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Oct 2017 33,026 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 24 Oct 2016 31,745 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,988 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Nov 2014 26,611 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,499 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Nov 2012 9,537 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 12 Dec 2011 2,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 2,903 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 2,675 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 GHU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP08 GHU registered?

CP08 GHU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 2008.

Is CP08 GHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 GHU shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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