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CP08 KGF

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 KGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,379 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2026 104,376 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 101,613 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 93,620 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2023 88,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 73,487 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 65,032 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 58,777 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2018 58,776 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2017 48,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Both Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 33,795 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 22,039 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 20,943 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 19,385 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,493 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 KGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

CP08 KGF is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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