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HK08 CGX

2008 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,104 mi
Last recorded78,104 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 CGX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 78,104 miles

lots of travel on handbrake.

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,185 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre inner tread low.

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 56,949 miles

both front tyre inner treads getting low.

engine cover,under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 49,346 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,228 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,228 miles

Handbrake has alot of travel

Pass 11 Mar 2013 43,429 miles

exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,881 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,900 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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HK08 CGX is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel 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 HK08 CGX, 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

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What year was HK08 CGX registered?

HK08 CGX is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is HK08 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 CGX 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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