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CU08 OXJ

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 78,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 72,210 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 66,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,235 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 55,199 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,174 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 52,170 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 52,154 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 48,550 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 43,941 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 43,941 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 39,509 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,210 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 27,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,452 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 22,746 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 22,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 18,529 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,488 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CU08 OXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 CU08 OXJ, 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 CU08 OXJ registered?

CU08 OXJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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