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CX08 VFY

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,723 mi
Last recorded68,723 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VFY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,723 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 64,588 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 60,061 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,057 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,306 miles

Offside Front item removed from drivers view

Pass 10 Feb 2021 52,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 51,697 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 51,695 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 48,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 44,799 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom arm rear bush perished no excessive movement

Pass 9 Feb 2017 41,421 miles

both front bottom arms rear bushes gone soft

Fail 8 Feb 2017 41,421 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

both front bottom arms rear bushes gone soft

Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,819 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 28,924 miles

All four tyres have cracks in the sidewalls

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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 23,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 23,867 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 20,106 miles

all tyres cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2011 15,041 miles

centre stop light inop

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 VFY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CX08 VFY, 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

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What year was CX08 VFY registered?

CX08 VFY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is CX08 VFY safe to buy?

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