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RF08 CVG

2008 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,783 mi
Last recorded156,783 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 CVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 156,783 miles

Rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 9 Jan 2026 156,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake locking device missing caliper clip (1.1.21 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear tyres wearing slightly uneven on inner edge

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 20 Jan 2025 153,553 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 150,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front body wing corroded however no sharp edges present

Offside Front Coil spring corroded at the bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 143,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

O/S/F inner CV gaiter split/cracking.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2022 133,149 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 124,808 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 118,825 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 113,082 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,081 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel intermittently hitting stop (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 107,265 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 97,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 86,462 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 76,117 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 62,127 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,327 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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RF08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RF08 CVG, 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 RF08 CVG registered?

RF08 CVG is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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