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CY08 ORT

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

135,803 mi
Last recorded135,803 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ORT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 135,803 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 126,978 miles

front exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2021 120,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 116,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,863 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 91,564 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Mar 2015 82,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,866 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,117 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,438 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,259 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 ORT is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ORT, 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 ORT registered?

CY08 ORT is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is CY08 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 ORT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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