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CP57 UXV

2008 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,259 mi
Last recorded145,259 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 145,259 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 140,538 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 136,951 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 130,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 123,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 117,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,281 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,843 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 90,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 72,632 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 57,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 47,737 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 47,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 42,142 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 35,868 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 35,866 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 32,230 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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CP57 UXV is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UXV, 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 CP57 UXV registered?

CP57 UXV is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for CP57 UXV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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