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CV58 EOB

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,758 mi
Last recorded121,758 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 EOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 121,758 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2021 121,757 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Rear Subframe corroded

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 119,468 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

drivers mirror cover missing

exhaust hangers corroded

rear bumper and rear reflectors damaged

tow bar electric socket holder corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 119,468 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))

drivers mirror cover missing

exhaust hangers corroded

rear bumper and rear reflectors damaged

tow bar electric socket holder corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 112,194 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/r Tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake pipes deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2017 112,155 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak on engine and gearbox

rear brake pipes deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to rear and o/s/mirror

hazard switch hard to operate

n/s/f wheel nut missing

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

damage to rear and o/s/mirror

hazard switch hard to operate

n/s/f wheel nut missing

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,702 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 85,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,142 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,813 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 48,180 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)

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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CV58 EOB is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV58 EOB, 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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CV58 EOB is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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