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CP08 NUJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,439 mi
Last recorded109,439 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 NUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 109,439 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 109,140 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 109,140 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,119 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 109,119 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 109,088 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 109,079 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake flexi not secured correctly

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 106,751 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 104,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Mar 2021 104,542 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

Pass 10 Mar 2020 102,198 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front windscreen chipped

sign of grease from n/s front outer c v boot

Pass 14 Mar 2019 99,105 miles

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

anti-skid service required on screen but ABS light sequence ok

n/s front outer cv boot sign of grease

rear exhaust mounting corroded

small chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Mar 2019 99,105 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

anti-skid service required on screen but ABS light sequence ok

n/s front outer cv boot sign of grease

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 90,779 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,503 miles

both fronts wearing on insidse edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 74,003 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,718 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 54,120 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 44,430 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 36,896 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 NUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

CP08 NUJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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