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CV08 WHK

2008 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,618 mi
Last recorded144,618 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 WHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 144,618 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded + worn bottom section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 133,308 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 133,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 128,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 125,181 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2017 107,700 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,826 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,801 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 67,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 52,259 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,247 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 37,247 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,118 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 24,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tracking

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 WHK is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WHK, 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 WHK is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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