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CV08 PMO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

215,131 mi
Last recorded215,131 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 PMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 215,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 199,874 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 199,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 183,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 166,864 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 166,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 150,470 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 150,470 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values and engine bogging out/scrapping noise (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake excessively fluctuating front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 132,608 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,321 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 114,321 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 95,160 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 95,160 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,351 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,599 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 53,715 miles

air bag warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,700 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust box corroded (outer skin)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 46,036 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,870 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,991 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 PMO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PMO, 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 PMO registered?

CV08 PMO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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