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DF08 CGY

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 CGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 99,512 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 99,512 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,244 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 80,589 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 75,693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,985 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 68,985 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,152 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 51,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,566 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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DF08 CGY is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF08 CGY, 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

How do I check the history of DF08 CGY?

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What year was DF08 CGY registered?

DF08 CGY is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is DF08 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 CGY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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