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DV08 CVZ

2008 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 CVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,246 miles

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

Offside Body slightly damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Body slightly damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both front inner steering joints (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,436 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 43,407 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 43,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,828 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,831 miles

windscreen cracked, not in drivers view.

Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,797 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 23,961 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 19,769 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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DV08 CVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DV08 CVZ, 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 DV08 CVZ registered?

DV08 CVZ is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is DV08 CVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV08 CVZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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