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CV08 LNJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 99,184 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 98,161 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,583 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,279 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,759 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 89,757 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 86,267 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,266 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,487 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,962 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 69,437 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 62,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 55,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,643 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,461 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,452 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 24,858 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 LNJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LNJ, 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 CV08 LNJ registered?

CV08 LNJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is CV08 LNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 LNJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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