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CX08 VGJ

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,217 mi
Last recorded206,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2025 206,217 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Front (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 15 May 2024 189,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 160,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 129,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 100,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 88,523 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 88,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,358 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,813 miles

Offside Front devoid of tread inner shoulder

Offside Front side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 7 Apr 2016 60,227 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 52,649 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

advise front blades starting to smear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 46,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 46,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,877 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,240 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 VGJ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

CX08 VGJ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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