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CX08 VGF

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,028 mi
Last recorded130,028 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 VGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 130,028 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 118,826 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 109,845 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 102,316 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,520 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 95,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 87,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,380 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 75,380 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 63,486 miles

Engine Management Light On

Fail 10 Jan 2018 63,486 miles

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 53,898 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 45,305 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 45,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 38,617 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 33,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 29,312 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 24,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,921 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 VGF is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGF, 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 VGF registered?

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

Is CX08 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX08 VGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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