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CV08 ZKH

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZKH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 148,220 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 144,800 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 140,883 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 136,345 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 125,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 124,716 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 123,371 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 120,607 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 120,594 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side inoprative (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators plus bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear indicators plus bald on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in shoulder of tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,721 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 108,010 miles

crack in windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,466 miles

chips to windscreen

coolant level low

offside side repeater damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,312 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 78,532 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)

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,476 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 64,455 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 48,594 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 ZKH is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

CV08 ZKH is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is CV08 ZKH safe to buy?

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