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CV08 SNZ

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,154 mi
Last recorded49,154 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 SNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 42,639 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 37,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jan 2014 37,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 33,610 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,574 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 15,377 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 SNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

CV08 SNZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is CV08 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 SNZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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