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CP08 GUC

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,135 mi
Last recorded86,135 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 GUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,135 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 84,107 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,374 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 80,300 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,618 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 77,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,417 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 68,422 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 68,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 60,290 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 56,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 50,717 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 15 May 2012 46,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,257 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 37,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,571 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 GUC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GUC, 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 GUC registered?

CP08 GUC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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