MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded all round appears to have been sat a long time (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust corroded
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1...rear exhaust box in rusty condition...2...o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
1...rear exhaust box in rusty condition...2...o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX08 VGA is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 CX08 VGA, 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 VGA registered?
CX08 VGA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2008.
Is CX08 VGA safe to buy?
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