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G8 CXA

2009 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

194,661 mi
Last recorded194,661 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Volvo V4077,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 CXA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 194,661 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 194,661 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2026 162,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 179,848 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower[rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres out of shape[inner edges]

Pass 4 Feb 2025 152,575 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 152,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 160,306 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 144,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 128,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 128,857 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 135,955 miles

Both front lower front-most curved suspension arm rear bushes have significant play

Pass 12 Apr 2022 118,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 118,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 129,229 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 110,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,405 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 109,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 96,229 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 103,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 77,374 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 94,099 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 70,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,189 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 77,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,066 miles

offside front tyre worn to zero on both edges

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,620 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,508 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 27,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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G8 CXA is a 2009 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

Across all 2009 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 77,266 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G8 CXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G8 CXA registered?

G8 CXA is a 2009 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is G8 CXA safe to buy?

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