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CV08 GLZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,112 mi
Last recorded72,112 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 72,112 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. Advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps hazing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. Advise change (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 72,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre scrubbed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs. Advise change (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise change (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps hazing (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators. Advise change (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 62,614 miles

Both rear disc backing plates corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear arms, bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 52,973 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 52,973 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dashcam ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 44,362 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 44,348 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 35,486 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Traction light on, indicating being turned off

Pass 21 Dec 2020 26,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 26,044 miles

205/55/16 x 4,,

Pass 23 Apr 2019 24,186 miles

SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,ALL 4 B/DISCS H/SHIELD CORR,,FRONT SF HSC,,2 X F/SHOCKS VHSC,,REAR EX BRACKET,,

Fail 23 Apr 2019 24,186 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS,,ALL 4 B/DISCS H/SHIELD CORR,,FRONT SF HSC,,2 X F/SHOCKS VHSC,,REAR EX BRACKET,,

Pass 13 Apr 2018 22,691 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,SERVICE MESSAGE ON DASH,,EX BRACKETV AT REAR INSECURE,,ALL 4(FOUR) B/DISC D/COVERS CORRODED,2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS ETC,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,546 miles

2 X F/B/D/COVERS CORR-PODOT

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

205/55/16 X 4

SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 18 Jan 2016 21,110 miles

2 X O/SILLS PALSTICS

2X F/DISCS D/COVERS CORRODED

SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Feb 2015 20,127 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS DUST COVERS CORRODED

2 X HL'S O/L/S/R/L

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

205/55/16 X 4

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,463 miles

205/55/16 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

SERVICE W/SYMBOL ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 6 Feb 2013 17,173 miles

205/55/16 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES-28/2/13

SERVICE WARNING ILLUMINATED ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,196 miles

205/55/16 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

R-TAX EXPIRES=29/2/12

Pass 19 Jan 2011 13,997 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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CV08 GLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CV08 GLZ, 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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CV08 GLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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