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CP08 KFZ

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,033 mi
Last recorded99,033 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,033 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 99,033 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 87,363 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 70,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 65,386 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 61,493 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 55,319 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,305 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 48,931 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 43,085 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated (hanger)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 43,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust system deteriorated (hanger)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 38,731 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,179 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2014 31,406 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 25,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 19,842 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,331 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 KFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KFZ, 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 KFZ registered?

CP08 KFZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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