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CV08 LHD

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,504 mi
Last recorded186,504 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 186,504 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

exhaust silencers heavily corroded

front undertray fixings missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2025 178,492 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 178,486 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 170,003 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 156,399 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 156,396 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 145,672 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 134,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 127,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,335 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 113,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 103,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 93,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,973 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,606 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 62,364 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 53,190 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 44,224 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 LHD is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CV08 LHD, 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 LHD is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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