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CY08 JFV

2008 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,092 mi
Last recorded21,092 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 JFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 21,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 21,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 21,028 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside side repeater damaged.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 20,932 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,793 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,598 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 20,437 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 20,244 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,028 miles

Offside Front Outer Wing mirror lens damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2017 19,781 miles

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 19,389 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 19,389 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 18,980 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 18,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 17,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 15,559 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 JFV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 CY08 JFV, 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 CY08 JFV registered?

CY08 JFV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is CY08 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 JFV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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