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CV08 LNG

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,576 mi
Last recorded61,576 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 61,576 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp(s) not working

Fail 27 Jan 2026 61,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse lamp(s) not working

Pass 26 Feb 2025 46,834 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 4 Apr 2024 46,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 46,529 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 45,636 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 44,972 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 44,012 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 42,558 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 40,432 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,219 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,733 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 32,223 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,231 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 20,931 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 LNG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LNG, 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 LNG registered?

CV08 LNG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is CV08 LNG safe to buy?

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