CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX08 VFT

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

199,336 mi
Last recorded199,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 199,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 187,870 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 174,351 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 159,599 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 145,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 128,532 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 123,327 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 101,091 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 94,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,129 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,003 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 61,900 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 46,050 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)

Fail 10 May 2013 46,050 miles

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

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 23 Apr 2012 31,575 miles

rivat in outer side wall on offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2011 18,012 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX08 VFT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT?

You can check the full history of CX08 VFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX08 VFT registered?

CX08 VFT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is CX08 VFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 VFT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX08 VFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX08 VFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.