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72,112 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
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
205/55/16 x 4,,
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,,
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,,
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,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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
2 X O/SILLS PALSTICS
2X F/DISCS D/COVERS CORRODED
SERVICE REQUIRED MESSAGE ON DASH
T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
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
205/55/16 X 4
R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14
SERVICE W/SYMBOL ON DASH
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
205/55/16 X 4
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS
R-TAX EXPIRES-28/2/13
SERVICE WARNING ILLUMINATED ON DASH
SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS
205/55/16 X 4
OUTER SILLS PLASTICS
R-TAX EXPIRES=29/2/12
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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What year was CV08 GLZ registered?
CV08 GLZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2008.
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