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CY08 EXV

2008 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,913 mi
Last recorded157,913 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 157,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 157,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 139,693 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 123,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 123,003 miles

Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 109,482 miles

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

Under trays/sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 102,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2021 102,970 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,673 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,673 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,778 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,515 miles

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2018 66,099 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 66,099 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,132 miles

offside front tyre low on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2016 57,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 52,972 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,012 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 42,012 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,677 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,948 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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CY08 EXV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CY08 EXV, 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 CY08 EXV registered?

CY08 EXV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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