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CP57 VTC

2008 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,505 mi
Last recorded126,505 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volvo S4077,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 VTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 126,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 123,919 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 119,635 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 115,540 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 111,679 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 111,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 106,455 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 101,522 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,557 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 94,146 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 87,862 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 87,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2016 83,241 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,317 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,163 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 35,431 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,125 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 VTC is a 2008 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VTC, 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

How do I check the history of CP57 VTC?

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What year was CP57 VTC registered?

CP57 VTC is a 2008 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2008.

Is CP57 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP57 VTC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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