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OV08 CJU

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,703 mi
Last recorded117,703 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 CJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 117,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 112,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 112,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low ADJUSTER INOP (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 106,966 miles

covers fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,236 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,236 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/60x17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 92,692 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 85,438 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 85,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 73,225 miles

Both front + nearside rear tyres wearing on inner

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 73,225 miles

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both front + nearside rear tyres wearing on inner

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,213 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,986 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OV08 CJU is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV08 CJU, 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 OV08 CJU registered?

OV08 CJU is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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