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CP08 UDZ

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,430 mi
Last recorded105,430 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 UDZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 105,430 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 105,318 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,273 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,123 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 86,039 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,001 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2021 79,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 66,943 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,121 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 56,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 24,242 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 UDZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UDZ, 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

How do I check the history of CP08 UDZ?

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What year was CP08 UDZ registered?

CP08 UDZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is CP08 UDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP08 UDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP08 UDZ have outstanding finance?

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