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CY08 ORV

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 ORV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 98,267 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Top of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Bottom of springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box corroded and blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 93,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow coming of the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 93,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow coming of the back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damadage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damadage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 83,700 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 83,700 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,831 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 69,471 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 61,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 53,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 44,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 35,881 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 26,296 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,911 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,460 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ORV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ORV, 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 ORV registered?

CY08 ORV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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