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CX08 VFO

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,529 mi
Last recorded156,529 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 156,529 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 153,832 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 153,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 120,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 115,313 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,385 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak fron off side drive shaft

Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,920 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,533 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 96,561 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 96,561 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,997 miles

Crack in offside bottom corner of Windscreen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 72,997 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Crack in offside bottom corner of Windscreen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 57,276 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 51,432 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 44,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,868 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)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 28,898 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,243 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)

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 VFO is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VFO, 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 CX08 VFO registered?

CX08 VFO is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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