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CX08 VGA

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 124,707 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 124,679 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 123,589 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 121,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 121,184 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,110 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 116,684 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 116,684 miles

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)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 107,652 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 107,652 miles

1...rear exhaust box in rusty condition...2...o/s and n/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,871 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 93,871 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 81,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 81,688 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 69,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 64,976 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 64,976 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 53,022 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
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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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CX08 VGA is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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