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CX08 UVS

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,645 mi
Last recorded165,645 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 UVS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 165,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 149,014 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 136,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 118,575 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 107,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 93,082 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 92,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 40,963 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2013 33,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,119 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 19,298 miles

Offside Front 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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CX08 UVS is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CX08 UVS, 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

How do I check the history of CX08 UVS?

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What year was CX08 UVS registered?

CX08 UVS is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is CX08 UVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 UVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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