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CP08 KFU

2008 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,612 mi
Last recorded62,612 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 62,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 62,609 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant bottle split (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 60,808 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 58,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,374 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 57,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2019 52,797 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 49,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 39,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 34,385 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill & inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,576 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,134 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)

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 KFU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KFU, 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 KFU registered?

CP08 KFU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is CP08 KFU safe to buy?

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