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CP57 RVV

2008 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,816 mi
Last recorded90,816 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 RVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 90,816 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack in tred

front brake pads are aprox 70% worn

Pass 6 Jan 2020 88,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

near side rear tyre is starting to crack in tred

off side rear tyre is ckracking in tred but not to canvass

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 83,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 79,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,944 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2016 70,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 67,561 miles

front tyres bald on inside

Pass 10 Jan 2014 64,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,536 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,065 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side sills with covers not fully checked

Pass 2 Feb 2011 21,212 miles

both side sills with covers not fully checked

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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CP57 RVV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CP57 RVV, 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 CP57 RVV registered?

CP57 RVV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is CP57 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 RVV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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